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While conducting research for a Concession Obsession article about barbecue, I stumbled across the website for Sticky Lips Pit BBQ. Stay tuned for next month’s BBQ feature for the history of barbecue, recipes, and more – I’ve decided to wrap up this month with some of the best Sticky barbecue restaurants and concession stands that [...]

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 [...]

Today, an ode to that flaky and fruity dessert that appeals to Americans, UFO enthusiasts, ultimate Frisbee champions, and pretty much anyone else who has taste buds. You can bake it, you can buy it, you can knit it, you can sing about it… Me Oh My I Love Pie Check out Andie Macdowell singing [...]

1. Live Each Day Like It’s Your Last If you are reading this in 2012 (or, even better, 2013) than the world did not end as predicted. Still, there are definitely benefits to everyone if each day is treated like the precious gift it actually is. Let’s all say “I love you” more often this [...]

Happy Holidays Best wishes for 2012 to all of you, thank you for keeping up with the tasty travels of Driving and Dining. Check out our article from earlier this month for some concession stand treats from Christmas concessions -the perfect snacks during your ice skating, winter festival, Christmas market, or other winter outing. Today [...]

Christmas Concession: Christmas Goodies Last year I featured Christmas Markets around the world, but this year I’d like to focus on the fantastic food at Christmas market concession stands . Baked Apples I have never seen a baked apple look this good – check out the recipe over at Sandra’s Recipes. Hot Sandwiches A hot [...]

Souvlaki I enjoy Greek food, so I’ve been to quite a few Greek restaurants in my time. I also order souvlaki, calamari, and greek salad from restaurants that deliver Greek Food. However, I have to say that the best souvlaki I’ve ever had is the souvlaki sold from a Greek food truck or concession stand. [...]

Driving and Dining was nominated to participate in the TripBase 7 links meme. A big thank you to Traci over at Go Big or Go Home for the nomination! Here are 7 links to previous posts here at drivinganddining.com – a sort of ‘best of’ list that is a great way for new visitors to [...]

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 [...]

French Fries Festival Recently Driving and Dining has been in a bit of an aqua fit: writing about mermaids, surfing, and water parks. Today we move from the deep sea to the deep fryer, as we take a look at all things french fried for our latest Concession Obsession feature. American fried is more accurate [...]