General unspoken guidelines for how to find the best southern barbecue (or bbq, as it is almost always abbreviated): 1. Though it seems strange, the more human-looking the pig(s) on ... Read more
Food, Wine and other Beverages
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Goan Prawn Curry Recipe (Indian Food Recipes – Goa, India)
A gem in India’s sparkling crown of fish and seafood dishes, this coconut enriched curry is an Indo-Portuguese specialty.
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Sicilian Caponata Recipe (Traditional Recipes From Catania, Sicily)
Caponata is the very essence of traditional Sicilian food.
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Sunday Brunch In Rome At Chiostro del Bramante
Ahh, bella Roma. Perhaps no other European city is as much a delight for the senses as this sprawling Italian capital. Enough art, beauty, and culinary wonders can be found within the square-mile that constitutes the city center to make any well-intentioned traveler’s head spin; and as the old Italian…
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How To Choose The Best Artisan Gelato In Italy (6 Things To Consider)
Artisan gelato: A primer on how to find the best gelato in Italy His highness Gelato, appreciated in every season across Italy, during summer undergoes a new youth, renovating and ... Read more
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French Goat Cheese From The Loire Valley (Visit To A Local Farm)
Those delicate little rounds of loveliness with their subtle yet somewhat nutty flavor, seem to be available at every turn in France. Spread on a baguette, or served warm in a salad, then consumed with a glass of Sancerre wine (yes, I'm a Sancerrean wine snob today, in yet another…
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Angelina Café In Paris (Gourmet Eats Near The Louvre Museum)
Paris is about indulgence, joie de vivre, living in the moment, is it not? It's not about calorie counting or speed walking to burn off your travel experiences. Paris is indulgence and this is why I’ve come-- to dive in. I'm putting guilt on hold.
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Chocolate Shops In London & Paris
On the flight over I thought about my long and disjointed itinerary for the trip - restaurants, cafes, Stonehenge, palaces, cathedrals, shopping, museums, and (of course) chocolate shops. I decided my chocolate-related shopping goal on this trip was to find the most delicious truffles in the two European capitals we…
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Peruvian Potatoes Recipe (Causa Rellena) Mashed Potatoes With A Twist
Causa Rellena, mashed potatoes with a Peruvian flair Peruvians are very proud of their potatoes, and rightly so. The Andean highlands are the birthplace of the humble spud and more ... Read more