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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Seattle’s Pike Place Market
You may have heard people call it Pike’s Place or Pike Market, but the true name of Seattle’s historic landmark is Pike Place Market, (calling it The Market is also accepted in some circles). Don’t worry too much — even locals get the name wrong. All you need to know is this public market is…
A Taste of Spain: Basque Fishing Villages
Bountiful fishing hauls, salty sea breezes, walled cities — you can enjoy these delights and more in the fishing villages of Spain’s Basque Country. Located in northeast Spain, this region is famous for its charming and lively ports and seafood cuisine featuring fresh ingredients caught right in the Cantabrian Sea. While the larger cities of…
Top 5 Tastes: Northern Italy
Home to the King of Cheeses, cured meats, and varying landscapes, Northern Italy is the perfect place to relax and indulge. Large and historic cities dot the northern part of the boot, including terracotta-colored Bologna, Genoa, Milan, Turin, and Venice. Smaller, but still famous, cities include Modena, Parma, and Verona. While influences and cuisine vary from…
Orcas Island: Seafood in a Pacific Northwest Paradise
Before moving to Seattle, I had never heard of the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington. Never heard of Orcas, Shaw, Lopez, the titular San Juan Island, or any of the other smaller islets making up the archipelago. Yet, at high tide, the San Juan archipelago numbers over 400 islands with almost 500…
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Croatia
The sparkling Adriatic Sea, island-hopping adventures, and an abundance of fresh seafood are some of Croatia’s most notable highlights for many travelers. However, in recent years the country has been producing a number of excellent wines — making it a rising destination for those with an appreciation for fine wine. In total, Croatia boasts 64…
Pane di Altamura: Finding the World’s Best Bread
The world is full of delicious breads: crusty baguettes from France, flat naan from India, pretzels from Germany, frybread from the United States. There’s no shortage of varieties and no shortage of love for these high carb, high flavor treats. But where can you find the world’s best bread? Look no further than Italy’s heel.…
Taste of Tortellini: Northern Italy Favorite
Northern Italy is the land of stuffed pastas. From squared-off ravioli to Lombardy’s casoncelli, these filled pastas are regional delights. We’re focusing on a taste of tortellini: one of the most iconic and beloved pastas of the northern boot. Tortellini has an interesting history, with several cities claiming its origin. The many alternative names of…
Top 5 Tastes: Spain’s Basque Country
Basque Country is a truly unique region. Bridging the borders of Spain and France, Basque culture and cuisine is the perfect fusion of indigenous Basque, Spanish, and French influences. It’s a definite must-see for any traveler, but especially for those desiring a gourmet food experience in a picturesque setting. Basque cuisine is full of rich…
