Traditional Italian food is not what you think it is. While many dishes are world famous, there’s much more variety than you’d imagine. In fact, food in Italy is actually very regional and dishes we eat in Sardinia may be unheard of in Lombardy or in Sicily. One thing for sure though is that one … Read more
Fact: Food in Puglia is absolutely delicious. If you have been reading my blog for some time, you will know that while there are some ubiquitous dishes in Italian cuisine, food in Italy is actually very regional and in fact not only each region, but each city and even each village have their own special … Read more
Wine tasting in Stellenbosch isn’t just about drinking: it’s about food, culture, and life altogether. Stellenbosch is a lovely town located around 50 km (31 miles) from Cape Town (about an hour drive, depending on traffic) on the banks of Eerste (first) River. It’s the second oldest town in South Africa after Cape Town, founded … Read more
Coffee in Italy is a serious thing. There are various kinds of Italian coffee you can drink – either at home or at a “bar” (AKA, an Italian café). And there is a certain – though unspoken – etiquette to drinking coffee, which establishes what to drink when, how to order coffee, how to drink … Read more
Vegan food is easily found in Israel, and Tel Aviv vegan restaurants are so many and the food they serve so flavorful and inviting that you’ll want to eat vegan even if you are not. There are more than 200,000 vegans living in Tel Aviv alone, making up for almost half of the entire city … Read more
It’s amazing what people are able to create with so few ingredients: Cuban food is simply delicious. Cuban cuisine is much better than you’d imagine and was and one of the reasons I found Cuba to be a fantastic holiday destination. Cuban people manage to put together great dishes with so few ingredients. Traditional Cuban … Read more
Good food in Rome is everywhere, and you are bound to find something that will satisfy your taste buds. Food is a huge part of Italian culture and a good enough reason to visit Italy. Each region – in fact, each city and each village! – has its local specialties. Eating is easily one of … Read more
Food in Mexico is delicious, and in and of itself a reason to visit the country. I have already been to Mexico three times – that’s how much I like it – and just the thought of tacos, pozole and tlayudas makes my mouth water. Mexican cuisine is so good and varied that it’s been … Read more