Category: Food Journals
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What I ate in ROMANIA, MOLDAVA & BULGARIA | A Food Journal
When traveling, eating a country’s traditional cuisine has always been a focus for me, along with visiting its most important sites. My visit to Romania, Moldava and Bulgaria were re not any different; and I found their cuisine to be as interesting and delightful as the region itself. Romania, Moldava and Bulgaria are part of…
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What I Ate & Drank in TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA | A Food Journal
Temecula is part of Southern California’s wine country- with over 40 wineries, delicious dining options, and a long history of winemaking. This region has been producing wine for centuries, as it was introduced by the Spanish Padres from Mission San Luis Rey, which is about 20 miles away. For years, many Europeans who settled to…
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What I ate in JORDAN – A Food Journal
I have always found that exploring a country’s cuisine can be just as exciting as visiting its landmarks and iconic sites. When I traveled through Jordan, which is a small country in the Middle East, I visited its UNESCO World Heritage sites, Roman archaeological cities, walked its streets while hearing the call of prayer, and…
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What I ate in GREECE- A Food Journal
As an American traveler, one of the greatest joys of visiting Greece has been its cuisine. The food and wine of Greece are quite different from Greek-American food, or what many Americans call “Mediterranean food”. The flavors are very different as well, due to the Greece’s regional ingredients, cultures and terroirs. Yes, Greece is technically…
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What I ate in LOUISIANA | A Food Journal
Oh, how I enjoyed the flavors of this state! Louisiana has a reputation for its appetizing and unique cuisines of Creole, Cajun, and Southern cooking. This state also has a delicious seafood scene, due to its special location along the Gulf of Mexico, and with several waterways running through the state. It is also bordered…
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What I ate in MONTANA – A Food Journal
There are many words to describe the state of Montana- marvelous, breathtaking, relaxing, and inspiring. For me, it was a feeling of awe that no human words could describe. There was a lot to see and do in the few days that we were in Montana. I felt that I had just scratched the surface…
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What I ate in BUDAPEST | A Food Journal
Budapest, the queen of the Danube, is one of the most captivating and historical cities in Europe. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 is considered to have an outstanding universal value, as a center for receiving and disseminating cultural influences. Today, Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and the most…
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What I ate in ALASKA – Part 1 | A Food Journal
The state of Alaska is a paradise for seafood lovers due to its location. It is located along the northwestern edge of the United States, it borders Canada and sits across Russia, with the Arctic Ocean to the north. This state is also known as the ‘last frontier’, with much of its territory being wild…
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What I Ate in Alaska – Part 2 | A Food Journal
The state of Alaska is a paradise for seafood lovers due to its location. It is located along the northwestern edge of the United States, it borders Canada and sits across Russia, with the Arctic Ocean to the north. This state is also known as the ‘last frontier’, with much of its territory being wild…
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What I ate in MADRID – Part 2 | A Food Journal
The location of Spain and its history has molded its cuisine and food history. Due to its close proximity to France, Portugal, and Africa; as well as touching the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean has lead to a unique food and wine culture. The cuisine of Spain can vary on its location, history of…
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What I ate in MADRID – Part 1 | A Food Journal
The location of Spain and its history has molded its cuisine and food history. Due to its close proximity to France, Portugal, and Africa; as well as touching the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean has lead to a unique food and wine culture. The cuisine of Spain can vary on its location, history of…
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What I Ate in UTAH | A Food Journal
Utah is one of my favorite states in the western section of the United States, and I have traveled through it many times. There are five national parks in this state, and just driving through Utah is a wonder of its own. I never get tired of the openness and sheer simple beauty of it.…
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What I ate in MISSOURI | A Food Journal
Missouri is known as the ‘Show Me State’, and in my world that means ‘Show Me Delicious Food’. It is also a landlocked state, pretty much smacked in the middle of the country. The cuisine in this part of America is traditionally Midwestern cuisine, which is characteristically “meat and potatoes”. The Midwest is also known…
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What I ate in FLORIDA | A Food Journal
Florida has always been a fun state to explore, and I am speaking beyond Walt Disney World. During my various road trip travels around Florida, I have been as far north as Fernandina Beach, and as far south as the tip of the Florida Keys. Of course, I was eating and drinking many delicious Florida…
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Noshing in NEW YORK CITY – Part 2 | A Food Journal
As a West Coast woman, I love and appreciate many things about the Big Apple. New York City has been America’s melting pot for centuries, not only for its many cultures, ethnicities and lifestyles; but also for its diversity of its tastes and flavors. My parents first came to this country via New York in…
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Noshing in NEW YORK CITY- Part 3 | A Food Journal
As a West Coast woman, I love and appreciate many things about the Big Apple. New York City has been America’s melting pot for centuries, not only for its many cultures, ethnicities and lifestyles; but also for its diversity of its tastes and flavors. My parents first came to this country via New York in…
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Noshing in NEW YORK CITY – Part 1 | A Food Journal
As a West Coast woman, I love and appreciate many things about the Big Apple. New York City has been America’s melting pot for centuries, not only for its many cultures, ethnicities and lifestyles; but also for its diversity of its tastes and flavors. My parents first came to this country via New York in…
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What I ate in IRELAND – Part 2 | A Food Journal
Since 2011 I have been traveling through Ireland, and have always been enchanted by it. The country has intriguing history and folklore; the greenest landscape with breathtaking sea views; and a magnificent food and drink culture that I have thoroughly enjoyed. I also have a wee bit of Irish in my genetic pool, so my…
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What I ate in POLAND – A Food Journal
Poland has been one of my favorite countries to visit, and I have visited this beloved country a couple of times since 2015. I will admit this country took me by surprise when I first visited it, and Poland was my inspiration to visit all of Eastern Europe, including the Baltic states and the Balkans.…
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What I ate in IRELAND – Part 1 | A Food Journal
Since 2011 I have been traveling through Ireland, and have always been enchanted by it. The country has intriguing history and folklore; the greenest landscape with breathtaking sea views; and a magnificent food and drink culture that I have thoroughly enjoyed. I also have a wee bit of Irish in my genetic pool, so my…
Trixie Navarre 