From New Year’s Eve filets to celebratory Fish & Chips, BBQ brisket in Norwalk to handmade Cavatelli in Bridgeport — this is what I ate across five of the most hectic weeks of my life. A dog in recovery, a house closing that moved twice, a new job in NYC, and a move to Easton, CT all collided at once. Here’s the full story, one meal at a time, with the restaurants that fed us, steadied us, and made it all feel worth celebrating
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What I Ate This Week: Home, Healing, and a Taste of the Tropics (Dec 8 – 28)
Over the last three weeks, food became a source of comfort, celebration, and connection. From home-cooked Italian classics during a challenging week, to sun-soaked meals in the Bahamas, and finally Christmas cooking filled with tradition and family, this stretch captured what The Amore Life is all about — slowing down, cooking with intention, and savoring moments together.
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What I Ate This Week: Simple Plates, Standout Bites & A Giada Win (Dec 1 – 7)
A hectic week meant lots of leftovers and quick meals, but a few standout bites brought some much-needed joy: Romanacci’s Penne alla Vodka with Chicken, a fantastic Chicken Francese and Brunello-filled dinner at Testo’s in Monroe, and a delicious Roman-Style Chicken inspired by Giada—made gluten-free with Arborio. Not every week is glamorous, but there were still moments worth savoring.
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What I Ate This Week: Thanksgiving Edition — Gratitude, Comfort & Classic Flavors (Nov 24 – 30)
This Thanksgiving week was a mix of gratitude, comfort food, and a little bit of chaos as we celebrated while living with family. The week started with Trumbull Bagel Company and a stop at Geronimo, followed by a Southport Diner breakfast before prepping for the holiday. Thanksgiving Day featured a smoked turkey breast, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, gluten-free stuffing, Brussels sprouts with bacon, and plenty of wine. The weekend brought leftovers, a quick goodbye to our youngest daughter, and a cozy Sunday baked ziti made with bison and hot Italian sausage. A comforting, memorable Thanksgiving edition of What I Ate This Week.
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What I Ate This Week: Lakeside Dinners, Italian Classics & a Taste of Carbone NYC (Nov 17 – 23)
From Romanacci’s comfort pasta to lakeside dining in Mooresville and a final stop at Carbone NYC, this week’s meals celebrated Italian flavor, Southern charm, and good company. Whether it was cavatelli with sausage and broccoli rabe or burrata topped with caviar, every bite had its own story.
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What I Ate This Week: Flights, Flatbreads & Family Football (Nov 10 – 16)
From hotel bar bites in Charlotte to Notch 8 pizza and a home-smoked prime rib, this week was a mix of travel eats and comfort food. Between customer dinners, flag football games, and lazy Sunday cooking, each day had its own flavor — literally
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What I Ate This Week: Sandwiches, Hungryroot Experiments & Game Day Fun (Nov 3 – 9)
From a perfect Pollo Toscana sandwich to experimenting with Hungryroot meals, this week’s eats mixed convenience, local flavor, and a few surprises. With oysters at The Sinclair, nachos at Chelsea, and football feasts with friends, every bite reminded me that food is just as much about the company as it is about the flavor.
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What I Ate This Week: Burgers, Tacos & Cozy Home Cooking (Oct 27 – Nov 2)
From a cozy one-pot chicken dinner to juicy Fairfield burgers and carne asada tacos at Geronimo, this week’s meals balanced comfort with a touch of adventure. Even the weekends brought more deliciousness — café breakfasts, Italian dinners, and a little gelato while house hunting around town.
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What I Ate This Week: Comfort, Cajun Smoke & Family Feasts (Oct 20 – 26)
From a creamy Tuscan chicken pasta to bone-in Cajun smoked pork chops, this week’s menu was all about comfort and connection. Between house-hunting, family milestones, and a few nights out with friends, each meal offered something special — a reason to slow down, share a story, and savor the good stuff.
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What I Ate This Week: From Fairfield to Charlotte and Back Again (Oct 13 – 19)
A week of great eats between Fairfield and Charlotte — from cozy hometown favorites to Southern bites and Italian indulgence. Highlights include A’Vuchella’s unforgettable cavatelli, Cosetta’s breakfast perfection, and evenings filled with good food, wine, and laughter.
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What I Ate This Week: Cozy Fall Nights, Comfort Food & Classic Favorites (Oct 6 – 12)
From homemade tortellini and chicken cutlets to lasagna at Testo’s and a whiskey tasting in Danbury, this week’s menu was a perfect mix of cozy fall comfort and local flavor. Discover the best bites, pizza stops, and savory dishes that made the week of October 6–12 unforgettable.
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What I Ate This Week: Celebrations, Comfort Food & Cozy Fall Flavors (Sept 29-Oct 5)
From Fairfield to Norwalk, this week’s meals were full of flavor and celebration. We revisited old favorites like A’Vuchella, discovered new spots like Cosetta, and ended the week with an unforgettable birthday brunch at Elm in New Canaan. Between smoky salmon, pasta nights, and burgers by the bar, this “What I Ate This Week” entry proves that life—and food—always taste better shared.