Bologna may not be as well known as some of Italy's other famous cities, but it is definitely the best place in Italy for food and one of my favorite culinary destinations. As the capitol of the Emilia Romagna region, Bologna has earned several nicknames throughout history - La Dotta ('the learned one' - for its university - the oldest in the world), La Rossa ('the red one' - for the terra cotta ...
Culinary travel has been my favorite way to explore the globe ever since I first hopped on a plane. But why is culinary travel trending right now? This is a question I get asked quite often, including recently during my friend Matt’s Explore The World Podcast. Dining and food as a form of entertainment can be attributed to several factors over the last few decades. Things like an ...
Bologna may not be as well known as some of Italy’s other famous cities, but it is definitely the best place in Italy for food and one of my favorite culinary destinations. As the capitol of the Emilia Romagna region, Bologna has earned several nicknames throughout history – La Dotta (‘the learned one’ – for…
During my last trip to London doing research about British gin, I spent an evening exploring a new-to-me neighborhood — Soho London. Located in the heart of London’s West End, the streets here are full of theatres, pubs, and an incredible variety of international foods. Unlike New York’s SoHo, which is named for its location (So)uth…
This cucumber melon smoothie is just lightly sweet and has a definitive cucumber flavor that is so refreshing it reminds me of something you’d get at a spa! The inspiration came from my cucumber melon scented soaps and lotions. But I don’t think I’ve actually made anything flavored cucumber melon until now! After minor dental surgery…
Spending a week in the Bordeaux region over the summer was a dream trip come true for me — exploring history, driving through vineyards, and (of course) tasting wine. Since then, one of the questions I’m most often asked is, “what recommendations do you have on where to stay in Bordeaux?” I’ve got quite a…
I have been on the hunt for a great tasting gluten free carrot cake recipe. With plans to visit my family over Easter, and knowing my Mom was on a special diet, I had to come up with a semi-healthy dessert. The results of my search were a little disappointing and I ended up trying…
