We have been racking our brains for something special to conclude our Valentine’s Day dinner. We … French Chocolate Mousse for Valentine’s DayRead more
Super Bowl arroz con pollo
We were surprised to read recently that Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest eating holiday … Super Bowl arroz con polloRead more
Trying to make Cayman pepper jelly
When we visited the Cayman Islands earlier this month, we flew with carry-on baggage, which severely … Trying to make Cayman pepper jellyRead 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
Making paella Valenciana at home
Paella must be popular worldwide, judging by the recipe we received from the proprietor of Ceramicas … Making paella Valenciana at homeRead 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
La Pepica: the mother church of paella in Valencia
When Valencianos say that they are "going to the beach," they usually mean Playa de Malvarossa, … La Pepica: the mother church of paella in ValenciaRead more
Tips for packing food and wine in a suitcase
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Sonoma Christmas cookie
I like California’s Sonoma County because viticulture and winemaking haven’t yet overwhelmed traditional farming. Almost everything … Sonoma Christmas cookieRead 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