Growing Chocolate in Hawaii
Hawaii the state of scenic sunsets, gorgeous beaches, and chocolate? Yes, the “food of the Gods” is grown on the Big Island near the fertile lands where coffee and avocados abundantly grow. Drying...
View ArticleSan Diego’s Natural Sourdough by the Beach
It’s the simple things in life that bring tasteful pleasures. Sourdough bread made with flour, water and sea salt – that’s it. And baked in a cast iron pot. Olive Café and Bakery owner, Sarah...
View ArticleNew Mexico Green Chile Potato Au Gratin
New Mexico food, a style of dining all its own and my road trip was to satisfy my cravings. Sure, I live in San Diego, a city of tacos, but chiles are king in New Mexico. Just outside of Albuquerque,...
View ArticleForget the fondue, it’s the meat in Zurich
It was time for a change, bring back traditional Swiss food from the land to the plate. Hung’ER Butchers Shop and Restaurant in the Park Hyatt Zurich is more than locally sourced. Chef de Cuisine Frank...
View ArticleTraditional and Modern Dining puts Solvang on the Culinary Map
A visit to Solvang, known as “Little Denmark”, is like a visit to another world, complete with international edible delights. Aebleskivers, round puffy pancakes made in the Danish like town of Solvang,...
View ArticleThe Sweet Side of Hilo, Hawaii
Guava, mango and lilikoi flavors are some of the traditional Hawaiian flavors used by a classically French trained chef in Hilo, Hawaii. Baking with butter and squeezing fresh fruit juices are the...
View ArticleBeyond Takeout Chinese Food in M.Y. China Restaurant
Celebrity Chef Martin Yan brings beautiful Chinese culture to his restaurant. I don’t know what caught my eye more, the open kitchen with chefs chopping and frying or the small ivory snuff bottles on...
View ArticleClucking about Fried Chicken in Hawaii
Hawaii makes one think of pineapples and poi, but who would have thought a gas station makes delicious and crispy fried chicken in paradise. Minit Stop food counters are located inside Ohana gas...
View ArticleA French Chef on a Quest to Save Endangered Elephants
Pascal Olhats, a classically trained French chef and originally from the Normandy area, worked his way up through renowned restaurants across Europe, including legendary French Chef Paul Bocuse, where...
View ArticleCelebrate Bastille Day with Macarons at Savannah’s Café M French Cafe
Celebrate Bastille Day with macarons at a French café in Savannah. Aromas of warm butter and standing tall baguettes greeted me as I entered the river front French bistro Café M in Savannah. In this...
View ArticleDanish Kringle Baked in Tucson, Arizona
Pretzel shaped or round, Kringle pastry are very Danish. Kringle are also in other northern European countries, but this I know, they are the proud pastry of Denmark. And when Danish immigrants...
View ArticleJerusalem Mediterranean Chef’s Table-Kosher in Las Vegas
I figured I’d order a Greek salad when my husband said we were going to a Mediterranean restaurant for lunch. Little did I know my previous experiences with Mediterranean food were about to be...
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