Tag: Food
Spotlight on five New York noodle dishes from around the globe
There is no better comfort food than a bowl of steaming noodles. In New York City, the diversity of cuisine offers the opportunity to...
How to Make Puerto Rican Style Octopus Salad (Ensalada de Pulpo)
Ensalada de pulpo (Puerto Rican octopus salad) is one of my favorite Puerto Rican dishes. My parents used to make it for me when...
Adventures in Uruguay: Jose Ignacio and Canelones
I recently reported on a fun weekend in Montevideo, just beginning my exciting adventure in Uruguay. After a few days in Montevideo, my friend...
Adventures in Uruguay: A Weekend in Montevideo
As many of you know, I love traveling in South America. The culture, the sights, the food, the history of the different countries,...
Recipe: Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
Editor's note: Do you want to learn how to make Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup from a local? This post comes from Mu-Hsien from Live...
Edible Gift Ideas for the DC Foodie
One of the perils of city living is that there's just no space! I love receiving gifts but with a small house and very little...
El Nacional Barcelona: A Gastronomic Experience
I recently spent the weekend with friends in Barcelona. A local friend suggested I check out El Nacional Barcelona, an elevated restaurant concept located...
Dining Out: Jinya Ramen Bar
Everyone knows that I'm not much of fan of venturing into Virginia (I live in Maryland!). That being said, I will go any distance...
Beyond Amsterdam: A Day in Gouda
"A Day in Gouda" is a first in a series of posts about The Netherlands beyond Amsterdam. As many of you know, I'm married...
Food and History: Two Days in Kyoto
When working on my itinerary to mainland Japan, it was imperative that I added at least two days in Kyoto. Sounds cheesy but ever...