Food
Slow Cooker Goulash with Scallion Knödeln
We made a rich, hot goulash that is perfect for a cold winter night. It’s paired with knödeln – Eastern European boiled dumplings.
Postcards from Italy – Our First Day in Sicily
We traveled from Rome to Palermo to join a food and wine tour in Sicily.
Postcards from Italy – Espresso and Two Last Stops
On our last afternoon in Rome, we visited a well-known espresso shop, then returned to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
Postcards from Italy – Artichokes and an Unexpected History Lesson
While in Rome, we visited the Jewish Ghetto in search of fried artichokes. We found them, and a history lesson, too.
Postcards from Italy – The Roman Food Tour
We spent an enjoyable evening sampling a variety of food and wine in the Prati neighborhood of Rome.
NC Road Trip – Dinner at Cúrate
On the first stop of our North Carolina road trip, we enjoyed a wonderful meal at Cúrate, a tapas bar in Asheville, North Carolina.
Orange Roughy a la Bouchon
When our Saturday night plans were cancelled, we took a chance on an untried recipe. The result was a wonderful meal at home.
Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken
Doing this “food journey” has prompted us to try new recipes and learn about other places and cultures. Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken is a good example.
Bûche de Noël – A Yule Log Cake
The bûche de Noël – a yule log cake – is a delicious and fun addition to a holiday gathering.
