From Schiphol pizza fails to Fairfield foodie wins, this week’s meals spanned Amsterdam pubs, hotel dinners, and finally, Italian comfort at A’ Vucchella. Work meetings in Zaandam brought forgettable canteen lunches, but evenings offered redemption with a coworker’s BBQ and cozy meals at home. Back stateside, I dove into orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe, college football snacks, and indulgent gluten-free cupcakes from Alina’s Cakes. A week that started with travel chaos ended on a sweet (and savory) note.