A Brief Guide to Eating in Aruba
Aruba was one of those countries about which I had few preconceptions. I knew it was in the Caribbean, and therefore it probably had beautiful beaches, and that was about …
Food Travel Guides
An Introduction to Canadian Cuisine
I never feel more Canadian than when I’m traveling. When I’m at home, I’m Jess; but as soon as I leave Canada, I become Jess the Canadian. The more I …
Where to Eat in Maui
Where to eat in Maui or more accurately, all the best places I ate in Maui. You guys already know that I am a planner, and one of my favorite …
A Beginner’s Guide to Thai Food
Brent had visited Thailand before he and I came together, and had told me stories of Thai cuisine that were the stuff of food fantasies: Dishes filled with fresh herbs …
Sayulita Restaurants – Where to Eat in Sayulita Part Two: Non-Mexican Food
Earlier this week I ran down my favorite places to eat Mexican food in Sayulita. Today I’m running down the best of the rest. Due to its high expat population, …
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Sayulita Restaurants – Where to Eat in Sayulita Part One: Mexican Food
Sayulita is a small town with a lot of restaurants. There are probably 50-60 places to eat here, which is quite a lot for a town of 5000 people, don’t …
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How to Eat Like a Local in DC
Most visitors would never know it, but the Washington DC area is actually one of the best areas in the country for really authentic international cuisine. You name it, we’ve …
How to Eat Well in Rome (And Avoid the Food Traps)
I am obsessed with Italian food and especially Roman food. Coming from a big Italian family I grew up on homemade meatballs, fresh lasagnas, and anise-flavored pizzeles. I never really …
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US Regional Foods: Barbeque Showdown
While traveling America this summer, I got the chance to taste dozens of dishes that were unique to the area I was visiting. I’ve already shared my favorite foods from …
How to Eat Well on a Small Budget
My post on the prohibitive costs of French cuisine (which you guys totally lambasted me on by the way! I promise, I’m not dumb- I did make an effort to eat …
US Regional Favorite Foods: North East
One of the best ways to really get an authentic feel wherever you’re visiting or traveling through, is to taste the local food. And there’s no better way to do …
Arabic Sweets: An Introduction to Middle Eastern Desserts
Ahhh, the world of Arabic sweets and Middle Eastern desserts. As a Latina, my sweet tooth is omnipresent. I remember my mom requiring dessert after every meal– including breakfast. And …
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