In California we are fortunate to have an abundance of ethnic restaurants, especially Mexican ones. When you have friends from Mexico who cook, or when their moms cook for you, it’s even better. Around Christmas, I’ve been known to hang around these friends’ houses just a bit more because I…
One of the best parts of travel is discovering new foods. Luckily when I arrived in Bogotá, I was equipped with great foodie information from a friend who is married ... Read more
Indonesia’s 3,000-mile string of islands arcs across the globe like a sword slung from the earth’s equator. Near the bottom of the curve, at the confluence of the Indian Ocean ... Read more
Planning a vacation to the Napa wineries I’m excited to tell you that, as I write, I’m actually sitting in a hotel room in Napa after a long day of ... Read more
Finally, everything you need to know about how to buy wine. Quick! Name one industry that has as many brands with similar-looking packages and similar tasting items as the wine ... Read more
The one thing that I really remember from my trip to Umbria was the sweet, white dessert wines, which can be identified on menus with the word “amabile.”
But alas, until I can return to my favorite city in the world, I am on a constant quest to cook as much French food and recreate the unique culinary experiences as much as possible. No, this is not a Julia Child project where I cook everything in her cookbook…
...The food & pub fare in London is just about the best in the world and I’m excited to be going back this spring for our annual visit and I have compiled a list of my top three favorite London restaurants and pubs just for you! Enjoy!
The Sunday roast revisited Let’s face it – British food has had a pretty bad reputation. Universally known for bland and sometimes boring dishes, the Brits have certainly come a ... Read more