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Cooking in Cusco

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Kristin
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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 →

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Pio Pio: A Preview of Peru

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Kristin
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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 →

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Napa Valley, New York?

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Kristin
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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 →

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Peruvian Cuisine: Thrillingly Different

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Kristin
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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 →

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Food Run-Down: Cinque Terre, Italy 2009

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Kristin
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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 →

Posted in Food, Food Run-Down, Travel | Tagged Cinque Terre, Europe, food, Italy, Italy/France 2009 Trip, Vernazza | Leave a reply

Food Run-Down: Venice, Italy 2009

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Kristin
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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 →

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Indian Food in Central London

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Ryan
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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 →

Posted in Food, Travel | Tagged Europe, food, London, London 2012 Trip, UK | Leave a reply

Markets in London

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Kristin
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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 →

Posted in Food, Things To Do, Travel | Tagged England, Europe, experience, London, London 2012 Trip, UK | Leave a reply

Day Trip to Brussels from London: Too Ambitious?

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Ryan
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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 →

Posted in Food, Things To Do, Travel | Tagged Belgium, Brussels, day trip, Europe, experience, London 2012 Trip, UK | Leave a reply

Afternoon Tea in London

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Kristin
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Afternoon tea is everywhere in London and it’s something I’ve dreamed about ever since we planned our trip.If you are an avid tea lover like me, you can also taste varieties of tea from Atlas Tea Club because they create an experience with … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Recommendation, Things To Do, Travel | Tagged England, Europe, food, London, London 2012 Trip, UK | Leave a reply

Orejas y Fútbol

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Ryan
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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 →

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Discovering Pintxos

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Kristin
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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 →

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Missing the Food in Lisbon (Part II)

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Kristin
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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 →

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Missing the Food in Lisbon (Part I)

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Kristin
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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 →

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Drinking with a View

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Kristin
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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 →

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