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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.

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Food to bring home from Sicily
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Food to bring home from Sicily

On an island where fresh food is prized, it’s not all that easy to discover foodstuffs to bring home. We persevered, nonetheless.

by Pat and David•April 15, 2026April 7, 2026
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  • Grocery stores
  • Italy
  • pasta
  • rice
  • Rome
  • US Customs

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

by Pat and David•June 24, 2011June 8, 2016
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  • cheese
  • Chile peppers
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  • Italy
  • pasta
  • Restaurants
  • Rome
  • US Customs

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

by Pat and David•June 19, 2011June 8, 2016
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  • Grocery stores
  • Holiday
  • United Kingdom
  • US Customs

A very Fortnum Christmas to you

Since business took me to St. James’s Street in London (mostly to visit the iconic wine … A very Fortnum Christmas to youRead more

by David•December 5, 2010June 10, 2016
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  • General
  • Spirits
  • US Customs
  • Wine

Tips for packing food and wine in a suitcase

safe packing for liquids in checked luggage

by Pat and David•December 30, 2009June 29, 2016•2
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  • Italy
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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

by Pat and David•December 18, 2009June 29, 2016
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  • Chile peppers
  • General
  • Grocery stores
  • Spain
  • US Customs

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

by Pat and David•December 9, 2009June 29, 2016•3
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  • Chile peppers
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Bringing food through US Customs

Sometimes you can’t bring the taste of travel back home. We learned the hard way by … Bringing food through US CustomsRead more

by Pat and David•December 7, 2009June 29, 2016

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