Tag: foodie
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Armenia, a Land of Lavash
Immersed in Armenian hospitality, Shawn and I discover the UNESCO-listed tradition of making Lavash bread, a delicious cornerstone of local cuisine.
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Piedmont, Italy: Monferrato’s Slow Food, Wine & Truffles
From vibrant food markets in Asti to joining Brill the truffle-hunting dog, Shawn and I dive into the rich slow food culture of Monferrato, in Piedmont, Italy.
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Growing Together: Moldova’s Family-Run Et Cetera Winery
On a quest to experience Moldova’s autumn grape harvest, we discover the perfect blend of family tradition and modern winemaking at Et Cetera Winery.
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Mouth-Watering Modena: A Cooking Class in Italy
“Secrets, especially with cooking, are best shared so that the cuisine lives on.” Bo Songvisava Having just thrown back a rich shot of espresso, we slipped into black ‘Chef for a Day’ aprons. Our cooking class in Modena, Italy had officially begun. In strolled our instructor, Chef Massimiliano ‘Max’ Telloli of the Osteria Stallo del Pomodoro…
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Edible Art: The Fresh Market of Modena, Italy
In some ways, the Mercato Albinelli in Modena, Italy is less like a covered market and more like a gallery showcasing fine art. One artist exhibits his prize, plump strawberries; another her handmade golden tortelloni; while another puts the finishing touches on links of sausage. “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” George Bernard Shaw…
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Delicious History: Zinfandel Wine & Octopus Peka in Kaštela, Croatia
As our friend’s car propelled us up the jagged slopes of Kozjak Mountain in Croatia’s Dalmatia region, we struggled to steady our cameras enough to document the increasingly-magnificent view. Simultaneously fearing for the health of my friend’s tires which risked being ruptured on the rocky dirt road, I marveled at the panorama along this stretch of…
