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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…
Whet Your Appetite: Cuba Travel
Americans are itching to stroll through the streets of Old Havana, sip mojitos in Hemingway’s favorite bars, and take in immersive experiences like visiting family-run restaurants in the countryside or learning about tobacco farming and Cuban cigars right from the source. Read on to whet your appetite and give you the Cuba travel bug. And don’t…
A Taste of Provence: Black Truffles
Precious as diamonds and even called the same, the black truffles of Provence can be hard to find, but are fun to hunt for and even better to eat. Read on to learn what makes these mushrooms so special, how to find them, and why the best truffles come from the fertile land of this southeastern…
Georgia: Celebrating Wine, Food, and Friends
Sean Fredericks and McKinze Cook are a husband and wife team who came to love the country of Georgia while serving in the U.S. Peace Corps. They spent countless hours in Georgian kitchens and vineyards learning alongside their host family, friends, and local restaurateurs – developing and deepening their appreciation of Georgia’s ancient winemaking traditions…
