Cooking Traditional Hungarian Goulash in Budapest
When I’m home I rarely cook. It’s not that I can’t cook, but rather don’t see the value in spending all that time making a meal when a sandwich will satisfy my hunger. This mentality must seem odd...
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Hong Kong is known for many things, including the stunning view from Victoria Peak, its instantly recognizable skyline, Victoria Harbour, and world-class shopping. And with 62 Michelin-starred...
View ArticleMaking French Macarons in Paris
Thanks to Kensington Tours and my most recent trip to Paris, I now know why one little Ladurée macaron costs nearly €2 each. In short, making macarons is hard work. Perhaps baking macarons isn’t as...
View ArticleFrench Lesson: A Study of Wine & Cheese in Paris
I love cheese. I also love wine. I particularly love cheese with wine. Preferably in France…with a baguette…sitting at a café…inhaling second-hand smoke. The mere thought of creamy, full-fat,...
View ArticleA Flavorful Food Tour of Buenos Aires
When I booked my flight from Rio to Buenos Aries I began to salivate. No, I wasn’t thinking of the divine shopping opportunities combined with the favorable dollar versus peso exchange rate. Instead,...
View Article10 of the Best Dishes I Ate in France {During July}
It’s safe to say that I eat significantly better when I’m traveling than when I’m left to my own devices. I’ve been known to eat cereal for dinner, tortillas for breakfast, and oatmeal with blueberries...
View ArticleWine Tasting in Buenos Aires
In deciding to visit Buenos Aires, there were two things I knew I must do: eat steak and drink wine. There was no sense in wasting time, and within hours of landing, I’d indulged in a massive slab of...
View Article3 Things to Know about Cognac {the Spirit, not the French Region}
I must admit that when Atout France asked me to cover the Cognac region for their #FranceWineTravels campaign, visions of old men smoking cigars and Busta Rhymes immediately came to mind. But after...
View Article5 Things to know about Rosé Wine in Provence
Oh, Provence. That dreamy place in France not called Paris. Provence is probably the place you envision when imagining the French countryside. Surely you know this picturesque region: lavender fields,...
View ArticleTaste in Travel: Understanding Cultures through Food
The number of times I’ve been asked how I became a culinary {and travel} writer is too many to count. Frankly, I’m not exactly sure how to answer. Eating is an essential part of life, and I appreciate...
View ArticleBack to School: Learning the Art of French Cooking in the South of France
In France, food is more than fuel. As the great Julia Child said, “…cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.” In fact, like the Olympics, the titles of Meilleurs Ouvriers de France {MOF for...
View ArticleA Beginner’s Guide to Loire Valley Wines
There’s not much that I adore more than wine, especially French wine. While living in Paris, I’ve not only broadened my palate, but also my knowledge of the country’s wine. To further my education,...
View ArticleThe Best Foods to Eat in Paris (and where to find them)
Paris is a paradise for food lovers. Most visitors don’t even scratch the surface when it comes to all the yummy treats the city has to offer. Or, they waste stomach space on junky food. Yes, there are...
View Article10 of the Best Dishes I Ate in France {During July}
It’s safe to say that I eat significantly better when I’m traveling than when I’m left to my own devices. I’ve been known to eat cereal for dinner, tortillas for breakfast, and oatmeal with blueberries...
View ArticleWine Tasting in Buenos Aires
In deciding to visit Buenos Aires, there were two things I knew I must do: eat steak and drink wine. There was no sense in wasting time, and within hours of landing, I’d indulged in a massive slab of...
View Article3 Things to Know about Cognac {the Spirit, not the French Region}
I must admit that when Atout France asked me to cover the Cognac region for their #FranceWineTravels campaign, visions of old men smoking cigars and Busta Rhymes immediately came to mind. But after...
View Article5 Delicious Dishes to Eat in New Orleans
Without a doubt, New Orleans is one of the best cities for food in the world. Throughout the past couple of centuries, New Orleans has woven a distinct culinary fabric unique to Southeast Louisiana....
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