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Overseas Cooking Classes – Your Best Travel Souvenir

May 23, 2012 at 7:24 am in China, Culinary, Cultural Experiences, Cultural Exploration by Jennifer Choban · Leave a Comment »

Thank you, James Michener! I’ve learned a lot from your books over the years and the thousand pages of Iberia I just finished was no exception, an enlightening tour of Spanish history and culture. However, I can say without a doubt, that the most important part of the book (and for me, probably the most [...]

by Elmer Cruz

What To Do in Sydney – City Getaways

Mar 19, 2012 at 2:16 pm in Australia, Culinary, Sightseeing, Urban Adventures by Elmer Cruz · Leave a Comment »

It was not my first time to be a tourist in my own backyard. I’ve lived in Sydney, Australia for more than 12 years but got to appreciate it even more when I moved to the Philippines back in year 2000. Since then I’ve been visiting Sydney almost every other year and it still manages [...]

by loredana valles

Filipinos’ Favorite Food

Feb 25, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Culinary, Cultural Exploration, Philippines by loredana valles · 5 Comments »

A friend of my aunt from Italy was invited to stay with us for Christmas. Before he came here, my aunt prepared a lot of pasta and Italian food for him to consume during his vacation. While we were dining together, the Italian tried Filipino food, but still couldn’t survive without his usual Italian meals. [...]

by Mark Malby

A MOVEABLE FEAST: Scooping Gourmet Dinners by Kayak

Aug 31, 2011 at 2:14 pm in Adventure Travel, Culinary, Kayak and Canoe by Mark Malby · 6 Comments »

Taking a break from kayaking on the white shell beaches. (photo: Mark Malby)

It was on the eleventh day of our journey that I found the lagoon. South of Bella Bella, on a rugged coast midway-way between Vancouver and the Alaskan border, and so far off the beaten sea-track that we hadn’t seen a fishing boat or a seaplane in a week. Even the radio stations had faded [...]

by Jennifer Choban

Don’t drink the water- Instead try a Michelada

Sep 28, 2010 at 8:23 pm in Culinary, Cultural Exploration, Mexico by Jennifer Choban · Leave a Comment »

I know. I know. You think Mexico is all about the margaritas. I actually don’t see Mexicans having margaritas very often. They prefer their tequila in shots or in a “paloma” (tequila and Squirt). For better or worse, I happen not to like tequila. Thinking that I did not appreciate the national drink was a [...]

by green goddess

Deciphering food label logos

May 30, 2010 at 12:34 pm in Culinary, Cultural Exploration by green goddess · Leave a Comment »

You see them on every box of food you pick up, especially if your diet and lifestyle requires it.
Labels — we are bombarded by them every day. But what do they really mean? You may not even know some of these labels that help us make more conscientious choices with food practices:
Certified Vegan: Backed by [...]

by green goddess

Going veg? Get these items!

Oct 29, 2009 at 9:15 am in Culinary, Cultural Exploration by green goddess · Leave a Comment »

Eating leafy greens, and fruits, are necessary.

Trying a vegetarian or vegan diet is difficult! I would know: I’m on day 150 (or there about.) I am learning the hard way that there are essential ingredients you always need in your kitchen.
As the weeks seem to go by slow and fast at the same time, and responsibilities pile up, you need items [...]

by green goddess

Think outside the cheese box

Oct 15, 2009 at 11:17 am in Culinary by green goddess · 2 Comments »

You can make authentic-tasting Italian food, and eat it, too!
When it comes to real Italian food, you may picture the Olive Garden commercials. However, “Italy” Italian food has a lot of veggies and not as MUCH less cheese. That doesn’t mean you can’t eat carb-filled fake cheese-erific dishes.
With the winter winds starting to blow so [...]

by green goddess

Fall chill is here to stay; get your menu ready!

at 11:15 am in Culinary by green goddess · Leave a Comment »

The wind is blowing, sweaters are being pulled out of the back of closets, and harvest time is here!
This also means it’s “hearty food time.” The summer was all about cooler, simple, refreshing meals. As the temperature chills the bones, our bodies crave heavy, pipping-hot dishes to warm our bellies and souls.
This time of year, [...]

by green goddess

The skinny on brownies

Oct 9, 2009 at 3:11 pm in Culinary by green goddess · Leave a Comment »

Skinny Bitch, have you read it? I discovered this no-nonsense book after a friends of mine gave me “Skinny Bitch in the Kitch,” a recipe book that complements the New York Times bestseller.
Whereas it’s a tough-love approach to changing the diets of the human race for their health and the sake of animals, I will [...]