During a recent visit to Île de Ré and Île d’Aix, the unspoiled islands off the … French chefs, Spanish ham & summer fruitsRead 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.
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
Pimento Cheese for holiday South in your mouth
Chef Matthew Bell hails from Montana, but after about a decade in the South, he felt … Pimento Cheese for holiday South in your mouthRead more
King’s Hawaiian: White bread with taste and soul
Courtney Tiara’s late grandfather founded King’s Hawaiian bakery in Hilo on the island of Hawaii in … King’s Hawaiian: White bread with taste and soulRead more
What to eat at the airport in Little Rock
Chain eateries (Starbucks, Burger King, Quiznos and the like) constitute the bulk of food choices at … What to eat at the airport in Little RockRead more
Sipping a Seelbach Cocktail on Urban Bourbon Trail
I always think of the mint julep as the classic Kentucky drink, but there’s more than … Sipping a Seelbach Cocktail on Urban Bourbon TrailRead more
What to bring home from a British grocery store
Whenever I visit a British grocery store I scour the shelves for the most unusual items. … What to bring home from a British grocery storeRead more