Since business took me to St. James’s Street in London (mostly to visit the iconic wine … A very Fortnum Christmas to youRead more
Grocery stores
Say cheese in Montreal
The graffito above pretty much says it all. Montrealers love their cheese. We’ve been in Montreal … Say cheese in MontrealRead more
What to buy in a Paris grocery store
It is funny that France is such a fantastic country for eating but we rarely discover … What to buy in a Paris grocery storeRead more
Rum cake finds a new incarnation
Hot Miami chef Dean James Max (who happens to be up for a James Beard restaurateur … Rum cake finds a new incarnationRead more
What to buy in a grocery store on Grand Cayman Island
The explosive growth of top-flight restaurants on tiny Grand Cayman has jump-started local agriculture on this … What to buy in a grocery store on Grand Cayman IslandRead more
Shopping in Valencia for paella tools and ingredients
After tasting paella at La Pepica (see previous post) , we were able to identify the … Shopping in Valencia for paella tools and ingredientsRead more
What to buy in an Italian grocery store
Since so many of the regional Italian cuisines are based on food that is fresh, fresh, … What to buy in an Italian grocery storeRead more
What to buy in a Spanish grocery store
We love visiting fresh markets when we travel. But except for dried herbs and spices, most … What to buy in a Spanish grocery storeRead more