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A Wine Lover’s Guide to Spain
I have visited Spain multiple times in the past few years. My visits have ranged from two nights to two weeks. Spain is a country that I find myself addicted to. It’s modern, yet ancient. Progressive, yet steeped in rich traditions. The food is off the charts delicious-ranging from rustic to elaborate and refined. It’s…
Top 5 Tastes: Croatia
Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast in general offer up some of the best Mediterranean bites to be found. The cuisine in Croatia is unexpected, as no one knows quite what to expect from this Adriatic gem. Similar in style to the foods found in Italy, Croatia boasts an array of delicacies. Cured meats, divine olive…
Whet Your Appetite: Tuscany
Tuscany is the region in Italy that will steal your heart each time you visit. The landscapes showcase quintessential ‘Italian’ scenes and the people welcome you with open arms. From the bustling ancient city of Florence to the slower-paced town of Cortona, Tuscany holds a bit of something for everybody. Each time I visit, I…
Olive Oil 101
Early this year, 60 Minutes unleashed a story about Italy’s Agromafia. That’s right, the Mafia has corrupted Italy’s olive oil business (among other food products). 60 Minutes stated that it’s an estimated $16-billion per year enterprise, meaning that much of the olive we import from Italy isn’t as pure as it seems. The most common type of…
Top Picks for Top Wine Experiences
Who doesn’t love a good ‘ole wine tasting?! Me… says NOBODY. It’s been a busy year for Experi, tasting our way around the world. Here are just a few of the wineries we’ve visited that made our list of top wine experiences. Sokol Blosser, Willamette Valley The Blosser family began their legacy of winemaking in…
Top 5 Tastes: Sicily
Sicily has a unique culinary tradition influenced by Greeks, Spaniards, Normans, and more. From cannoli to pistachios, here are our top tastes of Sicily.
Whet Your Appetite: Peru
The country of Peru is a magical place. No, really. I had the opportunity to intimately explore Peru a couple of years ago and the place did cast a spell on me. The culture is enthralling, the people are some of the warmest and welcoming people I have ever met, and the food… well, let’s…
Whet Your Appetite: Flavors of Vietnam
So much can be said for Vietnam. It’s a stunningly beautiful country made up of surreal landscapes. The cities provide major sensory overload in the form of buzzing motorbikes, narrow alleys, brimming markets, and waves of people. The country’s storied history of war presents a current nation in progress. It’s culture marked by Chinese flavors…
