Category: CULINARY
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HOW TO EAT SAFELY WHILE TRAVELING
We have all sorts of questions when we travel abroad because so many things are new and different. When I first started traveling, many of my questions were about food. I wondered whether I would like what was on offer, whether I’d make any embarrassing mistakes in a restaurant, and whether I’d get sick. With…
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EATING WELL IN ATHENS ON ANY BUDGET
When I travel abroad, I set aside most of my money for two things: food and sights. I’ve forgone souvenirs, comfortable beds, and convenient timetables for the ability to eat well and see what I’ve always dreamed of seeing. My trip to Athens was no different. I had the good fortune to snag a dream…
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POPPING CHERRIES IN DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN
At a certain age, popping cherries takes on a different meaning for women, especially in Wisconsin, where it’s highly preferred to popping pills for natural health benefits. The tart Montmorency cherries harvested and celebrated each summer in Door County ooze with superfood properties such as antioxidants, anthocyanins (anti-inflammation agents), melatonin, potassium, and pain relievers. They…
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TAKING A BITE OUT OF JAMAICA
“Diana, what exactly do you do with these green bananas?” I asked. Diana looked at me with inquisitive eyes, in a what-do-you-mean-you-don’t-know way. “I bought these green bananas by mistake, thinking they’d ripen. But they haven’t.” She smiled sweetly and proceeded to show me how to cook them. “Slice the top and bottom, make a…
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BRING TRAVEL HOME INTO YOUR KITCHEN
The first real memory I have of my kitchen pantry was when I was eight years old and my baby brother was born. It was then that my parents changed our pantry to make space for this bouncing baby boy. Fast-forward a whole bunch of decades and a handful of kitchens later, and I can…
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EATING YOUR WAY THROUGH CHARLESTON ON A GIRL’S WEEKEND
It’s not just the horse drawn carriages, the giant pineapple fountain, the cobblestone streets, and colonial architecture that make Charleston a must-see. In recent years, this historic city has become not just what you see, but more about what you taste. Less than a decade ago, King Street—the hotspot for culinary innovation—was a long road…
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WOMEN, FOOD, AND THE BILTMORE
Most people who slap down upwards of $60 to tour the Biltmore home linger over the extravagant banquet hall with its organ loft and mid-sixteenth century Flemish tapestries, or the Vanderbilts’ separate bedrooms with adjoining sitting room. Foodies, however, hang out in the basement, gawking at the kitchen facilities and admiring the cookware. Reminiscent of…
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INTERNATIONAL DINING ETIQUETTE
First, an embarrassing confession. When I started my first job after grad school, my new colleagues took me out to a Thai restaurant, a brand-new experience for me. When I saw the fork and knife at my place setting, I figured they just assumed their largely non-Asian clientele weren’t comfortable with chopsticks. Thinking I was…
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EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH SEATTLE’S INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT
If you visit Seattle without having a meal in the International District, you’re doing it wrong. No food tour would be complete without an afternoon exploring Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon. The district is packed with family-owned restaurants serving up traditional recipes passed down for generations. And prices are insanely cheap. Take a culinary tour…
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ROAD TRIPS: FILL YOUR BELLY WHILE ON A JOURNEY TO FILL YOUR SOUL
When traveling, snacks are as important as travel insurance. We need to eat. A hangry traveler is no fun for anyone. As a vegetarian with a nut allergy, I have problems with typical snack foods, so I plan ahead before I leave home as well as after I hit the road. Car trips offer plenty of room to…