Category: Food and Drink
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You Say Tomato, They Say Tomate: A French Château Celebrates 785 Varieties
Imagine strolling the grounds of a French château, surrounded by a kaleidoscope of tomatoes in every color, shape, and size imaginable. This isn’t a fairy tale meets cooking show mashup. It’s the annual Tomato Festival at the Château de la Bourdaisière in France’s Loire Valley. Since Shawn and I moved to France two years ago,…
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Armenia, a Land of Lavash
We took the night train from Tbilisi to Yerevan. Arriving in Armenia 11 hours later, we were feeling disoriented, groggy, and ravenous. When Shawn and I chanced upon some ladies baking lavash flatbread inside a restaurant next to our apartment, we immediately perked up. Sensing our curiosity about the baking process, an employee motioned for…
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Waddling Winemakers on Parade in Stellenbosch, South Africa
A fun and innovative winery near Stellenbosch, South Africa uses a 1,000-strong duck brigade to help eradicate vineyard pests.
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Harvesting Sea Salt on the Maltese Island of Gozo
Gozo is home to gorgeous cliffs and beaches — and some fabulous salt pans, which are still in use today.
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A Bittersweet Introduction to Malta’s Celebrated Honey and Bees
Malta has been known for its superb honey for thousands of years. Though the secret’s been out for a while, it’s still worth seeking this sweet stuff out.
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Green and Tranquil Malta: Tasting Maltese Food and Wine in the Countryside
A dedicated Maltese company supports local farmers and artisans through ecotourism.
