In college, my boyfriend, Graham, took a writing class based on Cincinnati. Each week local writers came in and spoke to the class about their work. One day he texted me from class and said, “Don’t be mad, but the speaker in class today is an editor for the Joy of Cooking.” If only he would have looked at
Where to Eat in Islamorada, Florida
One of the best American road trips is driving the 150 miles from Miami to Key West. Making your way out of the Miami congestion, you’ll find Highway 1, also known the Overseas Highway, which connects all of the islands together and connects the islands to the mainland. This is not a road trip you
French Palmiers (elephant ear cookies)
The thing I love most about cooking is that there’s always something new to learn. It keeps things interesting, but can also be one of the biggest challenges. In culinary school, one chef would teach us how to break down a chicken and the next chef would tell us that method was completely wrong. This happened
My Favorite Foods to Eat in Prague
Prague is best known for its bridge, clock, and fairytale-like town square, but there are also plenty of delicious foods to eat in Prague. Prior to traveling to Prague, I didn’t know much about Czech cuisine. By doing some research, talking to some friends, and taking an excellent food tour, I had a great introduction to
Spiced Coffee Recipe – How to Make Moroccan Spiced Coffee
Moroccan spiced coffee is a fragrant blend of dark coffee and warm spices. It’s very popular in Morocco, but many visitors miss out on the experience, as Moroccan spiced coffee is rarely served in street cafes and is typically made at home. Spiced coffee tastes completely different than a traditional cup of coffee, yet it’s still
French Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart
I have a tendency to overdo it when I travel. I get excited and want to do everything. The more guidebooks and blogs I read, the more plans I make. My friends and family remind me that “You can’t do everything” and I politely ignore their advice. This was the case during my last trip
Taste Hungary Budapest Food Tours
Hungarian cuisine wasn’t on my radar until a few years ago when my favorite bakery, Zingerman’s Bakehouse in Ann Arbor Michigan, started adding many traditional Hungarian soups, pastries, and cakes to their menu. After trying their Hungarian dishes, I became interested in Hungary’s culinary traditions. When I had the opportunity to visit Budapest, my top priority
Eating Amsterdam Food Tour
Many people know Amsterdam for the museums, Red Light District, and liberal social policies, but I don’t often hear of people traveling to the Netherlands for the food. Before visiting Amsterdam, I knew nothing about Dutch cuisine. I had some ideas of things I wanted to try — Indonesian food, pancakes, apple pie, fries with mayo
Brussels Beer and Chocolate Tour
Brussels Grand Place – look closely and you’ll notice the entire building is off center! When I sat down to write this post, I sent a text to Annie and said that I was having a hard time figuring out what to write about the Brussels Beer and Chocolate Tour. Her response was, “All you
How to Pair Coffee and Desserts (and a holiday gift idea)
I’m a coffee snob and I’m not ashamed to admit it. I only drink one or two cups a day, but I make sure they are delicious. No gas station coffee for me. I’ve long been incapable of brewing coffee at home. Somehow it tastes weak and insipid (my boyfriend calls it noodle water) or