Ask Me Anything: Some of My Favorite Cities

Also this week: Great places to eat in Omaha, where to dine with a young child in Minneapolis and tips for freezing.

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I hope everyone has had a fantastic holiday so far! Welcome to the last Ask Me Anything of 2023, and Happy New Year in advance. Great questions this week.

Paid subscribers can leave me questions in the comments or can email me at the address you’ll receive when you sign up. And when I say “Ask Me Anything,” I mean it! In previous weeks I’ve talked about where to go in Puglia, my favorite snacks while traveling and how to double recipes.

Let’s get to your questions!