A look into the quintessential ingredients and flavors comprising the heart and soul of a region’s cuisine.
If you recall from my last piece about surviving in Tokyo, I gravitate towards foods and experiences rather unusual for a young woman. Rather than bottomless mimosas and puffy pancakes at a brunch spot exploding with lace doilies, I prefer a late night, ice cold […]
Before departing for Paris I knew little to nothing about France or French culture other than my only totally one hundred percent accurate and reliable reference called Hollywood…But I was lucky enough to have a chat with a few local Parisians, old friends and new, […]
If there’s one thing for certain in England it’s that castles and history abound. Constantly entertained by all the stories of saints, nobles, and battles, I couldn’t help but wonder more and more about the past lives of these beautiful structures – about what life […]
Here we are again, finding ourselves exploring the world of whisky. Apologies to you non-whisky drinkers, but this drink is too crucial to Scottish heritage to pass up. So if you haven’t already, I’d say check out Your Guide to Whiskey: The Cozy Part to […]
If you haven’t already, brush up on your Irish Whiskey basics with my previous piece here. Now this is where things get comfy and cozy. Here’s a simple guide on how to appreciate and savor the flavors of Irish, Scottish, and Bourbon whiskey (or “whisky” depending […]
Inspired by my trip to Dublin, I think it’d be a good idea to properly educate myself on Irish whiskey. Because what else makes you feel more warm and fuzzy inside than whiskey? First a little history to get us started. The word whiskey comes […]
There are those who eat to live, and those who live to eat; in Hawaii we are mostly the latter. Some call it passion others call it a religion, either way, in Hawaii we take food very seriously. Who knew a few tiny islands in […]