Hunt & Peckish

Eat good food, see neat things, do fun stuff.

Hunt & Peckish is a personal blog about our experiences dining out, sightseeing, and engaging in recreational activities around Tampa and elsewhere. Written in a stream of consciousness but edited for a more coherent narrative, I share the plans, the actions, the successes, and the failures. Certainly, I opine but I also share facts and figures that I find interesting and always with a sense of humor. It is my hope that you enjoy my stories and that you find something of value in my efforts.  I appreciate your audience.

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Welcome

My name is Rocco. I’m a freelance writer for hire and this is my blog. In 2017, my wife, Christa, and I sold our house in Pennsylvania. We downsized, loaded a truck and moved to the Tampa area of Florida. Now that we’re settled, we hope to enjoy the warmer weather and change in scenery as well as the countless things to do, to see, and especially to eat. Traveling to new places (spots), eating tasty foods (vittles), and experiencing new things (still in committee) are our passions in life. We’ve decided to simplify our lives to afford to do more of those things; it’s a work in progress.

I love to write

As a writer, I thought it’d be fun and motivational to keep track of our plans and experiences by maintaining a blog. Through blogging, we aim to keep friends and family informed on how we are doing and what we are getting up to. Additionally, I hope to entertain readers through my singular sense of humor (It’s not for everyone; I get it) and the relating of our wacky adventures. If we can help others by providing useful information for planning their own activities in the areas we explore, then this work will have been worth the effort.

We’re exploring

I have worked for many years as a professional cook and chef. I’ve also completed formal training at York Technical Institute earning a degree in culinary arts and restaurant management. Cooking is a great love of mine, but the professional responsibilities left little time for other experiences. Consequently, I took leave from the line to pursue my other interests and slow the wear and tear on my soul and soles.

With many irons in the fire, I may someday develop the “perfect plan” and return the food service industry. For now, we just want to enjoy what the world has to offer while we’re somewhat spry and resilient.

For the most part, the stories and thoughts that I share will take place in the greater Tampa region. This includes day trips, overnight trips, dining, sights, activities, and occasional comments on local stores and products. I will also report on spots and vittles outside the region when we manage to get away.

Follow along

So, please stay tuned and subscribe to the email mailing list for updates, and special info. Let me know in the comments anything you’d like to read about, any critiques (as if I had to ask), or just say hi. I look forward to a fun and worthwhile time sharing with all of you.


Thanks for reading!

Rocco Malgiero