Food is always my priority when I travel and I am lucky to have great friends who go along with my crazy eating plans. Last weekend, I convinced Annie (you met her here) to do a pastry tour of Chicago with me. We came up with a list of bakeries together and Annie planned out our
5 Must Try Korean Dishes
I love to eat at Korean restaurants but I’ll confess that I don’t have much experience cooking traditional Korean cuisine, aside from one brief attempt at making kimchi. When I studied in Seoul, our tour guides took us to the Kimchi Field Museum where we learned about the national dish and did a short kimchi making
Scottish Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Scones
While my family doesn’t have any true Easter traditions, we always try to go out for an indulgent breakfast or brunch. I’m a sucker for a grand buffet at a nice hotel, and many years we’ve been out of town and able to enjoy some wonderful Easter brunches. Two of the most memorable were at the Ritz
Hong Kong Egg Tarts
A few weeks ago I shared an interview with one of my best friends, Jess Chen. In that interview, Jess shared memories from her childhood in Taiwan and her post-grad life living in nearly every major city in the United States. Be sure to check out the interview here: The Hungry Traveler Interview with Jess Chen.
The Hungry Traveler Interview Series: Jess Chen
Jess and I met in college when we were members of the same sorority, Theta Phi Alpha, at the University of Cincinnati. We quickly realized our shared love of food and travel and became fast friends. Jess was always ready to join me in trying a new restaurant or spending the day cooking or baking together
Eight Great Recipe Resources
Great cooking starts with great recipes. Although we are lucky to be just a Google search away from any recipe we could ever need, not all recipes are created equal. Pinterest is a great place to look for inspiration and ideas, but I worry about the credibility and quality of many Pinterest recipes. Instead, I rely on sources
The Hungry Traveler Interview Series: Hannah Casey, American Expat in Dubai
Hannah and I went to Perrysburg High School together. She’s one of those people that always seems to be doing something interesting, whether it’s traveling or getting really good at yoga. Hannah has spent the last year and a half as an American expat in Dubai. I asked her if I could interview her
Tips for Better Baking – Week Four
Every day in January I am sharing my best Tips for Better Baking. These are tips that have made my kitchen life easier and helped me become a better baker. Follow along on Facebook or check back here each Sunday for a roundup of the week’s tips. If you’re just joining us, be sure to
Five Podcasts for Food Lovers
I’m really into podcasts. It started with Serial. I found the storytelling so compelling and engaging that I found myself randomly texting friends and family members to them to download it. My obsession turned me into a part-time salesperson for Serial and I wish I could have earned some sort of commission. But seriously, if
Essential Kitchen Equipment – Knives
My first day of culinary school started out pretty boring. My classmates and I nodded along as we talked about the uniform code, went over page after page of rules and learned how to tie our neckerchiefs, but things finally got exciting when we were given our knife kits. There was a definite nervous energy