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 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
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
One of our favorite memories from our Greece/Italy Honeymoon in 2011 was the time we spent in the wine bar at Locanda San Francesco, our bed & breakfast in Montepulciano, Tuscany. Check-in for the B&B was actually in the wine … Continue reading
Thinking about the food I will be able to taste plays a huge part in building my excitement for a trip. I am so excited to spend 3 days in Lisbon – the sea-faring capital of Portugal – and indulge … Continue reading
With Solvang as our home base for three days, Ryan and I spent plenty of time wandering around the cute European-like city. If you plan on spending time in Solvang, there are a few places you should consider visiting. No … Continue reading