Category Archives: Cuisine as Cultural Experience
A Snowy Breakfast in Stockholm
This morning I woke to the first snowfall of the season in New York City. Before it turns to slush, when there’s still just a few footsteps crushed into powder, snow in the city can be beautiful. A few years … Continue reading
Best Meals of 2011
Narrowing down a year’s worth of eating to 5 memorable morsels is a challenging task. Sure, I loved the teeny oyster sandwiches at the Dutch — just like most other food bloggers in New York — and yes the lamb … Continue reading
Just for the Holidays
The holidays are a time to splurge. As temperatures start to drop in New York City, everyone seems to be talking about upcoming travel plans: where to go to enjoy the snow, and where to go to escape it. This … Continue reading
Glass Half Full
There is a lot written about luxury, yet much of it ignores the luxury of time. It is a rare destination that allows us as travelers to find the sweet spot between the mindless beach vacation and the action-packed getaway … Continue reading
In the Shade of Olive Trees
I’m currently in Greece and couldn’t resist sharing a photo with my readers. Expect more posts to come (today we harvested olives, pressed them, and tasted the fresh olive oil) but for now, here is a photograph of a picnic … Continue reading
Neighborhood Spotlight: Notting Hill in London
Is there anything more delicious than a vacation Monday? Sleeping in when the rest of the world is getting up. Savoring a leisurely breakfast with an extra cup of tea. This was the beginning to my Monday waking up in … Continue reading
Pleasures Along the Pacific
Traveling is full of unexpected surprises. Sometimes, a meal we are anticipating is a complete disappointment. Sometimes, a simple breakfast can be elevated to something truly memorable. During my trip to San Diego last week I was reminded that no … Continue reading
Armchair Travel
Some readers may not have been convinced by my recent post about the pleasures of winter travel. If you’re waiting for the spring thaw to board a plane (despite all my advice on how to enjoy the pleasures of the … Continue reading
Staying Warm: Winter Travel Tips
The winter forces us to get a little creative. Heading south isn’t the only way to cope with winter – in fact – with just a few simple tips traveling during the winter might not seem so bad. As I … Continue reading
