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Top 5 Tastes: Peru
Food lovers rejoice, Peru is finally getting the attention it deserves as a culinary powerhouse. I have a special place in my heart for Peruvian cuisine. The history, passion, land, and flavors of Peru combine to create a unique culinary story. Read on for our list of Top 5 Tastes. You say ceviche, I…
Sommelier Speak: Insider Tips and Travel Advice from Steve Tindle
We’d all like to think that we have the inside scoop, but let’s face it, sometimes we just don’t. In these instances, I like to reach out to trusted friends and industry peeps to get the real deal. Case in point, discovering the best experiences focused on wine while traveling. I love to drink wine,…
How to Treat Yourself When Traveling
Travel can mean many things to many people. It can be an escape, an opportunity to learn and see something new, a way to unwind and relax, or a means of spending time with the special people in your life. I believe traveling is an opportunity to treat yourself. Traveling takes us outside of our normal…
Amalfi Lemons Sweetened by The Italian Sun
Along coasts famous for their white limestone cliffsides, pastel houses, and legendary winds, remarkably sweet and large lemons grow. Big as the hands of grandfathers. The sfusato amalfitano lemon trees of the Amalfi region in western Italy bear fruit so sweet they’re eaten like apples—rind, pith, and meat—by locals and visitors alike. This naturally sugary variety of…
Chef Chats: In the Kitchen With Shota Nakajima
Shota Nakajima is the chef/owner of Adana, a kaiseki restaurant in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Nakajima grew up in Bellevue and spent nearly five years training in Japan at the Osaka Tsuji Culinary Arts Institute. He then trained at the Michelin-starred Sakamoto before returning to Seattle to cook at Sushi Kappo Tamura. We took some time out with Chef…
How to Choose The Best Summer Wines for Sipping
Summer is around the corner, which means warm weather, sun-drenched days, al fresco meals, and crisp, refreshing wines. If you are anything like me, then you’ll have a bottle of wine handy for all occasions this summer. The quintessential summer bbq – check. Last minute picnic get together – check. July 4th party – check. Impromptu afternoon…
Top 5 Tastes: Cuba
Cuba is still a mysterious place to many, bringing to mind only a few hazy images of vintage cars, cigars, mojitos, and Cuban sandwiches. Not many outsiders would be able to list the most authentic dishes and drinks of the gorgeous island in the northern Caribbean sea. So let’s remedy that and discover the unique…
Sailing the Salish Sea: A Vacation, Simplified
Eva is a friend of Experi and personal chef who finds a sense of place in local foods. She cooks for families in New York City as well as onboard chartered sailboats all over the world. Follow Eva’s adventures on her blog, Hunger is the Best Spice, and Instagram. Her blog is a culmination of years of training as…
