We had an opportunity to cook a few of the popular and traditional dishes of the Andean region. Through our hotel, Encantada, we booked a lunchtime cooking class for two for $100 (before tip, but this did include the lessons … Continue reading
After searching for a late-night option for our post-theater dinner, we decided that we couldn’t resist a sneak preview of Peruvian food. Enter Pio Pio, a trendy Peruvian eatery in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. (What a difference a few blocks … Continue reading
One of our favorite activities during our trip to New York was visiting the High Line and the Cheslea Market. Both were overcrowded, but very enjoyable, especially after a satisfying brunch. The Chelsea Market reminded me a bit of what … Continue reading
After researching which cities to visit on our short, one-week stay in Peru, Ryan and I started dreaming about the food. We started by watching Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations and his newly released Parts Unknown for a quirky chef’s take … Continue reading
Cinque Terre is a hidden gem on Italy’s Ligurian coast that is a must-see. It’s becoming more and more popular, but the pedestrian-only towns with colorful buildings is still worth a trip. If you try one dish in Cinque Terre, … Continue reading
After a lost food notebook scare (from our Portugal and Spain trip), I’ve decided to start digitally documenting the meals enjoyed during our travels. These posts won’t be too detailed, but I will include where we ate, what we ordered … Continue reading
Many of London’s Indian communities lie on the outskirts (particularly Southall near Heathrow Airport), but we found it very easy to find authentic Indian cuisine in Central London. We regularly eat Indian food in California, and I spent a month … Continue reading
Visiting markets is always a fun way to mix in with locals and tourists alike. We tried to visit a few during our stay in London, but with so many other attractions on our list, we barely made a dent. … Continue reading
I’ve always wanted to ride the Eurostar through the Chunnel Tunnel, but never had a good opportunity. On our recent trip to London, I convinced Kristin to agree to a day trip on Eurostar to Brussels. In addition to the … Continue reading
Afternoon tea is everywhere in London and it’s something I’ve dreamed about ever since we planned our trip. What could be more “London” than sitting in a warm dining room, drinking tea and eating scones, while the wind and rain … Continue reading
Evenings in Madrid enthralled us. On the warm fall nights during our visit, we discovered swarms of energetic people, spirited music, and an electrifying atmosphere. This jubilation apexed around Plaza de Santa Ana, the heart of Madrid’s nightlife scene. … Continue reading
Tapas, tapas, tapas. That’s what was on our minds as we landed in Barcelona and ventured out into our first night of food frenzy in Spain. And, our first taste of Spanish cuisine was several varieties of tapas, including some … Continue reading
In addition to the delicious food that we were planning to try in Lisbon, there were many other foods that we were given the opportunity to order and I’m so glad we did. It’s fair to say that we did … Continue reading
Before leaving for our Portugal and Spain trip, Ryan and I did a little research on some food we wanted to try in Lisbon, and I wrote about it here. Now that we’re back, we miss the delicious food we were able to eat … Continue reading
Whether we’re abroad or in our own city of Bakersfield, Ryan and I love to sip drinks and eat snacks while taking in a view. I received an email this morning from Fodor’s with a link to an article about … Continue reading