Rue Mouffetard: Living Like a Local in Paris
Understanding French life is a lifelong journey of mine. I’ve been in love with all things français since my very first French class in grade 4. While everyone dreaded going,...
View ArticleTasting Lisbon: Portuguese Seafood to Savour
Is older really wiser? When it comes to Portugal it is! With Lisbon being the oldest city in Western Europe – it even predates Rome by a few hundred years...
View ArticleOh Sweet Pizza
If there is one universal food that transcends borders it’s pizza. Whether it’s curried in Pakistan, flambéed in France, shrimped-up in Oz, or slathered with mayo and bacon in Japan,...
View ArticleSicilian Arancini: My Home-Made Italian Recipe
Besides traveling one of my favourite things to do is cook! I’m not a pro chef, but I do know how to mix together tasty ingredients from time to time....
View ArticlePortugal’s Secret: Pasteis de Nata
Hop on Tram 15 from downtown’s Figueira Square or Comercio Square or take the railway train from Cais do Sodré to the small town of Belém for the creamiest, softest, (and oldest)...
View ArticleThere is More to Germans than their Wieners
Germans usually get a bad rap for their food as being flavourless, fattening, or just plain boring and many people think it’s all about the wurst. Sure, this place boasts...
View ArticleFrankfurt’s Kleinmarkthalle
One of the first things I do when I arrive in a city in Europe is scout for the best local food. This time my German palettes were calling. By...
View ArticleFinding Authentic Paella in Spain
My travels are often based on food – what can I say, this girl likes to eat. A lot. I often remember my travels by the local dishes I eat and...
View ArticleWhere to Eat in Barcelona: Cerveceria Barnabier
I’m always seeking out authentic foods wherever I travel. There’s nothing better than experiencing the local flavours and culinary style of another culture. So what’s the best way to find...
View ArticleThe Oldest Chocolatería in Madrid
Spain, you pleasantly surprised me. Forget Switzerland and Belgium. Of all the chocolate in Europe, I didn’t know Spain is where I would find the richest kind. In Madrid, the oldest...
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