Waffle History I just had a conversation with someone on this topic the other day – who invented the waffle? Possibly the Belgians, I was rooting for the Germans, but wouldn’t have been surprised if they actually originated at a concession stand at a State Fair. Who Invented the Waffle? The first waffle-like treats were made [...]
Food Truck Festivals Food trucks are increasingly popular – concession stands on wheels that offer a delicious variety ranging from the concession classics (hotdogs, burgers) to culinary creative meals. There are reality TV shows about it (The Great Food Truck Race) and also they make cameo appearances on tv sitcoms (one example I can think [...]
Concession Obsession: Fresh Fruit Could it be? Could Driving and Driving be writing about food that is… healthy? Yes, it’s true, today we are looking at the freshest, most healthy concession food of all – fresh fruit bought at a fruit stand by the side of the road. Even foolish fruit phobics who are stubbornly [...]
We are just over one week into summer. I don’t know if it’s the summer vibe or the fact that my husband just spent a few days in Los Angeles, but this morning when I woke up I had sun tans, surfing and Santa Cruz on my mind. .I also had Free Kitten’s Surf’s Up [...]
There’s something bunny going down in New Mexico, a bunny resort of sorts. A great place for the Easter Bunny to relax after this weekend is over and an otherwise timely feature at drivinganddining.com because, it’s the Year of the Rabbit: Bunnytown, USA Meet Jeff Hartzer of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He used to deliver mail [...]
Taco Truck Trip New Haven, CT by adamclyde This week’s concession obsession was inspired by… my love of tacos! I am also a big fan of the efficiency of any concession food that comes in an edible container… it’s the perfect take-out food and even eco-friendly… If it’s served in a bread bowl, tortilla, bun, or [...]
Spanish artist Richard Camara lives in Madrid. He drew this picture of Chocolate Con Churros with chocolate. Check out his other work at his blog, RichardCamara.blogspot.com. (Image used with permission from artist). Echo Park Churros According to this video, the only food truck that exclusively serves churros is in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Road trip, [...]
Concession Obsession: Cupcakes If you’re a regular reader of drivingandining, you know that I’ve decided to feature some of the tasty (and sometimes surprising) foods you can buy from concession trailers, carts, food trucks, or counters. If this is your first visit, welcome! Check out some of my other concession obsessions: the hot dog cart, the corn dog, funnel [...]
Well, it’s January and if you live in a colder climate you will have resigned yourself to a few more months of mittens and boots. Some of you are even excited about snowfall and the potential for all sorts of winter fun (snow and fun are two words that don’t belong together in my brain, [...]
They are open year round but it seems like this month is an appropriate time to write about the Santa Claus themed parks around the U.S. A Driving and Dining Christmas Roadside attractions seem to be closing down left and right, yet you just have to look online to see how many people love the [...]
