The Best Italian Restaurants in Tampa, Florida

I love Italian food; it’s one of my all time favorite cuisines! While I often cook such dishes on my own, there’s something so special about going out to a restaurant that specializes in Italian food and does it well. So, when we moved to Tampa in early 2021, I began to keep an eye out for the best Italian restaurants in the area. Like Tampa’s entire restaurant scene, there is no dearth of quality Italian eateries in the area. Read on for my honest review of the best Italian restaurants in Tampa!

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Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series: November 2022

Welcome to the November 2022 edition of my weekly Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series! This series features weekly short-form content round-ups of articles, videos, podcasts, and Instagram accounts that inspire and entertain me or make me think. In short, I find content that is worth your time so you don’t have to! This month’s Curated Content Series highlights include the durability of the Barbour jacket, world building with costume in Game of Thrones, and cute coffee shops to visit!

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Rome + Fig Restaurant in Tampa, Florida

Based in North Hyde Park, Rome + Fig is a cute and comfortable space with a great atmosphere and delicious food. A great date night spot or bunch place for the weekend, this restaurant offers delicious salads, unique sharable appetizers, and a robust entree selection. Read my full review of the restaurant here!

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Miami Beach Bum’s Totally Buggin’ Natural Insect Repellent

Pesky mosquitos are a year-round issue here in Florida. Insect repellents can be so harsh on the skin, with an unpleasant scent to top it off, so I was thrilled to try Miami Beach Bum’s Totally Buggin’ natural insect repellent. This DEET-free formula is full of all-natural ingredients, specially formulated to effectively repel bugs without irritating your skin. Learn more about this natural bug spray here!

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The King Arthur Trilogy by Bernard Cornwell

After finishing his Last Kingdom Saxon Stories series, I was eager to read The King Arthur Trilogy by Bernard Cornwell. The King Arthur Trilogy features three books covering the story of Nennius, one of the earliest historians to mention Arthur, and the rise of the mythical King Arthur. Written in the dramatic detail Bernard Cornwell does best, this Arthurian series is a must-read for any British historical fiction lover!

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Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series: October 2022

Welcome to the October 2022 edition of my weekly Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series! This series features weekly short-form content round-ups of articles, videos, podcasts, and Instagram accounts that inspire and entertain me or make me think. In short, I find content that is worth your time so you don’t have to! This month’s Curated Content Series highlights include Lizzo playing a historic crystal flute, drama surrounding The Try Guys, and jaw dropping renaissance celebrity art!

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Miami Beach Bum’s Ski Bum Face Cream

When I read the description for Miami Beach Bum’s water based moisturizer, the Ski Bum Face Cream, I knew I had to try it. Described as “A deeply-hydrating face cream for dry or stressed-out skin,” this moisturizer sounded perfect for my sensitive, acne-prone skin. Whether you’re looking for a rich daily moisturizer or for an intensive hydrating treatment, the Ski Bum Face Cream has you covered. Read on for my honest thoughts and impressions of this clean beauty skin care!

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