Breaux Bridge, Louisiana’s annual Crawfish Festival pretty much celebrates everything that is great about Acadian culture, … Off to Crawfish College in Breaux Bridge, LouisianaRead more
Two favorite restaurants in Istanbul
Whether you prefer to go fancy or casual, we found great food in Istanbul. Shown above … Two favorite restaurants in IstanbulRead more
An Istanbul take on mideastern muhamarra
One pleasure of dining in Istanbul was getting reacquainted with muhamarra, the walnut and pomegranate spread … An Istanbul take on mideastern muhamarraRead 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 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
Italy #6 – Grilled Montasio, prosciutto, and fig
All good things must come to an end, and so too our cache of world-class cheese … Italy #6 – Grilled Montasio, prosciutto, and figRead more
Italy #5 — Parmigiano-Reggiano for dessert
Leave it to the Italians to keep dessert simple. With its strong umami flavor (second only … Italy #5 — Parmigiano-Reggiano for dessertRead more
Remembering Italy #4 — pasta with prosciutto & tomato
The last time I was in San Daniele del Friuli, I was traveling with the restaurateurs … Remembering Italy #4 — pasta with prosciutto & tomatoRead more