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.
Food
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.
Lunch at The Noble South
In our search for good food, sometimes we get really lucky. Eating at The Noble South in Mobile, Alabama was one of those lucky occasions.
Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese Crust
People have been making apple pie for nearly 500 years. We try a new recipe for this perennial favorite.
Dorcas Reilly, inventor of the Green Bean Casserole, 1926 – 2018
You have probably never heard of Dorcas B, Reilly, but you’ve probably eaten one of her creations.
