Paradise Under the Tuscan Sun
I apologize already for the corny post title. I never use movie titles for blog posts but I couldn’t resist because well, this day was just like Under the Tuscan …
Culinary Travel
U.S. Regional Favorites: Settling Food Wars
As I mentioned in my first segment on my favorite regional specialties from the East Coast, sampling the local cuisine is what truly makes any travel experience complete. During my …
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 …
The Problem with French Food
One of the most exciting things about visiting France for the very first time was definitely the opportunity to sample French cuisine. So iconic, so renowned and so tasty, we …
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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Eating Anchorage (or, the Time I Ate Rudolph)
I’ll be the first to admit that Alaska is pretty far to go for a weekend trip from the East Coast. 9 hours flights on either direction and a 4 …
Exploring the Food of Chinatown and Little Italy with Ahoy New York
Every time I visit New York I fall just a little bit more in love. I won’t lie, a lot of that has to do with food. For international foodies …
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Sushi in South America: an Unlikely Love Story
I don’t like fish. They are slimy and smelly and bony and weird. Given the choice, I’d rather eat just about anything else (this does not extend to shellfish which …
The Eternal Search for Good Mexican Food Abroad: Macho Tacos in Taipei, Taiwan
Since I moved away from California and its endless supply of authentic Mexican restaurants in 2009, I have spent the past three years hopelessly searching for decent Mexican food abroad …
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Totally Obvious Things I Did Not Know About Wine
Maybe I have no class (I mean, probably), but I honestly don’t get wine. I love beer. I will go to great lengths to sample local brews and can even …
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The Mighty Alfajore: A Taste Test
Forget candy bars, Alfajores are a national obsession here in Argentina. Originating in the Middle East then transforming once in Spain and again in Argentina, the modern Alfajore is a …