Tag: eat
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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 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 ENGLAND | A Food Journal
For almost two decades, I have traveled to the United Kingdom and explored much of the country. In those years, I noticed the food scene changing in the country to a more modern take, a variety of ethnic cuisines; and thinking outside the box when it comes ingredients and presentations. In London especially is where…
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What I ate in the CZECH REPUBLIC – Part 2 | A Food Journal
Two trips into Czech Republic equaled out to a lot of food and drink. As a food and travel blogger, this has always been a typical thing for me, and I always intertwine the food culture of a country with my travels. I feel it is important to engage all the senses while visiting any…
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What I ate in PHOENIX, ARIZONA – A Food Journal
The exciting flavors of the Southwestern cuisine are ones that I have always savored, and I have traveled for. The two main states for that Southwestern heat are New Mexico and Arizona, although Colorado, Utah, California and parts of Texas can be placed in that cuisine bucket. In my opinion, it is Arizona and New…
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What I ate in ARIZONA | A Food Journal
The food culture in Arizona has always intrigued me. I have found it to be a mixed bag of road food, Native American, Southwestern, and Mexican flavors, as well as classic to modern American dishes. Depending on where you are in Arizona and what you are doing, that mixed bag can play in your favor.…
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C’est la Chandeleur | Day of the Crêpe
February 2nd is a great day for eating crêpes, considering it is the holiday ‘Jour des Crêpes’ (Day of the crêpe) in France. This date marks the end of their Christmas period, which would be 40 days after Christmas Eve ending on the 2nd of February. La Chandeleur has its origins from ancient times, as…
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Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive! | Celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Wine holidays can be some of the best holidays to celebrate, especially for those who love les vignes (the vines). This includes the global famous Beaujolais Nouveau Day that is celebrated every third Thursday in November. This red wine day just adds to the festive fall season with Thanksgiving on the following Thursday. This year…
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What I Ate in NEW MEXICO | A Food Journal
New Mexico is one of my favorite Southwestern states to road trip through, and I have done it many times in the last twenty years. Main Street America aka Highway 40 goes right though New Mexico, and parts of old Route 66 still exist in this state. The food scene in New Mexico is very…
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Café Pasqual’s – A James Beard American Classic | Santa Fe, New Mexico
Cafe Pasqual’s in Santa Fe is one of the city’s most favorite restaurants, as well as one of my own favorites. This long running dining establishment was founded in 1979, and was honored with the James Beard American Classic award in 1999. Katharine Kagel, owner and chef, had moved to Santa Fe from California where…
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Arrow Rock – A National Historic Landmark | Discovering Missouri
In the middle of America there is a time capsule of a town called Arrow Rock, which is located near the Missouri River. This quaint village has a population of just above 60 people and was founded in 1829. It was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Services in 1963. Arrow Rock…
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What I ate in IDAHO | A Food Journal
While on a five state road trip through Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho; my friend and I saw a great deal of this part of the country, which was magnificent. We also ate a great deal of delicious local dishes, and comfort style foods that are popular in this part of the country. On…
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Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor – A James Beard Award American Classic | Kansas City, MO
Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor in Kansas City, Missouri is legendary, especially for one of America’s favorite dishes- fried chicken! Since 1933, Stroud’s has been serving up old fashioned pan fried chicken inside an expanded 1929 log cabin and farmhouse. Stroud’s has award winning status and was honored with the prestigious James Beard award as an…