I have a serious weakness Thai food. Fresh papaya salad, rich curry, and the tang of tom yom soup all leave you yearning for more. And it doesn’t help that Thai people are on the Middle Earth meal plan. They eat breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, and...
Two years ago we visited a sprawling hacienda in the highlands of Mexico. This wasn’t a created-for-tourists hacienda but one that’s been around since the 1500s. Pancho Villa himself made it a stopover and the owners obliged. The owners figured hosting him was...
Italian cuisine is simple. My Italian friend gasped when she opened up my heavily stocked spice cupboard typical of American households. “Why would anyone need so many spices?!” she complained. (After visiting her kitchen I clearly understood why she was overwhelmed....
If you can buy it on a street corner and eat it while you’re walking, then you’ve likely discovered street food. Americans have their hot dog stands and snow cones, and Canadians flock to poutine and Beavertails. Every culture has its own version of...
Olive oil has been around for a long time in the Mediterranean region. Archaeologists say that it was produced as early as 4,000 BC and has been used for numerous purposes throughout history, including fuel, cosmetics, religious ceremonies, and even birth control!...
I love travel shows, especially ones that are food oriented. That’s what I turn on to unwind at the end of the day. And of course it’s fun to watch an episode on Italy, for instance, prior to traveling and make plans to eat at some of the favorite spots...
