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
Grocery stores
San Antón: Madrid’s best market makeover
Madrid has been renovating and updating its historic fresh food markets in recent years, starting with … San Antón: Madrid’s best market makeoverRead more
Pomodorina belies canned tomato image
Pomodorina is tomato sauce rethought, and it’s my most unexpected find on a recent research trip … Pomodorina belies canned tomato imageRead more
What to buy in a Dublin grocery store
Whenever we visit Dublin, we make sure to enjoy lots of incredible butter and cream since … What to buy in a Dublin grocery storeRead more
Sea salt from Costa Brava brings home tastes of Spain
When we shop for groceries overseas, we like to bring home salt. We never realized how … Sea salt from Costa Brava brings home tastes of SpainRead more
What to buy in a Cajun grocery store
Usually Pat and I write about buying specialty foods in overseas grocery stores, but Cajun cooking … What to buy in a Cajun grocery storeRead more
What to bring home from a Turkish grocery store
When we were in Istanbul last week, we were surprised to discover that it’s common for … What to bring home from a Turkish grocery storeRead 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
All menus lead to Rome
Ultimately, we did visit the amazing museums at Vatican City—and here’s our sneaked photo of the … All menus lead to RomeRead more
Bites worth standing for
It’s easy to get a good, quick lunch in Rome. Usually we opt for a couple … Bites worth standing forRead more