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Hungry Travelers is a casual record of our travels, the tastes we encounter, and our efforts to recreate them at home. Thanks for joining us on the journey.

Christmas

Bourbon House knows the season’s spirits
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  • Christmas
  • grits
  • New Orleans
  • recipe
  • Restaurants
  • shrimp

Bourbon House knows the season’s spirits

I didn’t make it to Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House (144 Bourbon St., New Orleans, La.; 504-522-0111; … Bourbon House knows the season’s spiritsRead more

by Pat•December 22, 2023December 20, 2023
New Orleans feasts make merry at Christmas
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  • Christmas
  • New Orleans
  • Restaurants

New Orleans feasts make merry at Christmas

The New Orleans tradition of Christmas season Reveillon dinners emphasizes the city’s love of food and party spirit

by Pat•December 18, 2023December 20, 2023
Mary & Tito’s: the hottest red and green you’ll ever love
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  • Chile peppers
  • Christmas
  • enchiladas
  • New Mexico

Mary & Tito’s: the hottest red and green you’ll ever love

We have one piece of advice for you when you visit Mary & Tito’s (2711 4th … Mary & Tito’s: the hottest red and green you’ll ever loveRead more

by Pat and David•September 10, 2018September 4, 2018
Commander’s Palace lives up to the legend
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  • Christmas
  • Creole
  • Louisiana
  • lunch
  • New Orleans
  • recipe
  • Restaurants
  • Soup
  • whiskey

Commander’s Palace lives up to the legend

Enjoying a leisurely four-course Reveillon dinner (see previous post) is probably the best way to revel … Commander’s Palace lives up to the legendRead more

by Pat•December 21, 2016June 9, 2020
Eat, drink, and be merry in New Orleans at the holidays
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  • appetizer
  • beef
  • Christmas
  • cocktail
  • Cognac
  • Creole
  • fine dining
  • Louisiana
  • New Orleans
  • Restaurants

Eat, drink, and be merry in New Orleans at the holidays

As a New Englander, I always secretly pitied people who had to celebrate Christmas in a … Eat, drink, and be merry in New Orleans at the holidaysRead more

by Pat•December 16, 2016June 9, 2020
Find homey holiday tastes in these New England stores
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  • Christmas
  • Close to Home
  • Grocery stores
  • New England

Find homey holiday tastes in these New England stores

As the Eating Season approaches, we start craving certain flavors that we associate with the winter … Find homey holiday tastes in these New England storesRead more

by Pat and David•November 17, 2016June 9, 2020
Posted in
  • Champagne
  • Christmas
  • dessert
  • TWL Lafite
  • Wine

And the winning Champagne is…

What was our best bubbly of 2015? We’ve been fortunate this year to enjoy some spectacular … And the winning Champagne is…Read more

by Pat and David•December 31, 2015December 31, 2015
Posted in
  • Andalucía
  • Christmas
  • Cookies
  • dessert
  • Holiday
  • recipe
  • saffron
  • Sevilla

Spanish orange & almond tart for Christmas

Last year for the holiday season we made saffron shortbread cookies, and we were feeling bad … Spanish orange & almond tart for ChristmasRead more

by Pat and David•December 12, 2014
Pimento Cheese for holiday South in your mouth
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  • Arkansas
  • cheese
  • Christmas
  • Holiday
  • New Year
  • recipe
  • Restaurants
  • Southern
  • Uncategorized

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

by Pat•December 15, 2013September 10, 2020

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