Maybe it’s the feel-good endorphins released when we eat chile peppers, or perhaps it’s just the … What to eat at the airport: Chicago O’HareRead more
Author: Pat
Author or co-author of more than 30 books and several hundred articles about travel and food, Pat was an arts administrator, a museum docent, and a tour guide before she embarked on her career as an author.
Summit cocktail gives Cognac real sass
I was surprised to learn at the Camus Cognac House that the French are rather tepid … Summit cocktail gives Cognac real sassRead more
Learning to blend Cognac at Camus
“You cannot make a mistake,” Frederic Dezauzier assured my small group as we filed into a … Learning to blend Cognac at CamusRead more
Harvesting sea salt on France’s Île de Ré
Sea salt may be hot, but it’s hardly new. Since the 12th century, the “sauniers” on … Harvesting sea salt on France’s Île de RéRead more
What to Eat at the Airport: More LAX
Operating at the corner of Third and Fairfax since 1934, the Original Farmers Market is a … What to Eat at the Airport: More LAXRead more
French chefs, Spanish ham & summer fruits
During a recent visit to Île de Ré and Île d’Aix, the unspoiled islands off the … French chefs, Spanish ham & summer fruitsRead more
Montgomery’s Central reinterprets a Southern classic
Montgomery, Alabama, likes to call itself the place where both the Civil War and the Civil … Montgomery’s Central reinterprets a Southern classicRead more
Mobile DAR House Museum has sweet bite of history
I had a real taste of Southern hospitality when I visited the Richards DAR House Museum … Mobile DAR House Museum has sweet bite of historyRead more
Gourmet chicken salad at Mobile’s Spot of Tea
For truly ambitious eaters, the state of Alabama has come up with a handy list of … Gourmet chicken salad at Mobile’s Spot of TeaRead more
King Cake for Easter
If Mardi Gras has a signature food, it has to be the king cake, which is … King Cake for EasterRead more