After a fabulous transition from Nicaragua to a new adventure, we had 3 consecutive family visits to bond with family members on the West Coast. L.A. gave us the Sandzer connection, (Jacqueline, Chantal, Sophie and Kenny and Rebecca), Portland our…
Organic Farming ~ Learning from the Best ~ Cuba.
Before we left for Cuba, Peta was trying to score some greens. Let’s explain: Our prior experience was that Cubanos are carnivores. Intellectually, we know that is not true, because we have read about Cuba’s pro-active policy to create food…
What to get a girl for her birthday? Herring and floating houses!
We land in Amsterdam 2 days prior to plan, as I “kidnapped” Peta the day before her birthday, with the offer to “go have breakfast in Amsterdam”. Not a bad offer, she thought. A few flight changes later, we arrive…
Lest we forget ~ some gastronomic highlights in Cuba
It is tempting to gloss over gastronomy and discuss Cuba and its political expression, or Cuba as a living museum, due to its grand architecture and unique portfolio. But, lest our foodie friends feel shorted, we must pause and talk…
Cayo Jutias, Cuba ~ finding paradise.
We make our way through the landscape on a small road that meanders through and past the limestone hills, tall white barked palm trees that are the symbol of Cuba (other than Che Guevarra and Fidel Castro) and red fertile…
SOCAP 11 in San Francisco ~ our 4th year in a row visiting SF
We started in Chinatown… and we ended in Chinatown. What are we talking about here? How San Francisco, which is firming up as our favorite city in the U.S., has an awesome Chinatown that is a core part of the…
Update on Top Chef Granada, Nicaragua ~ the family gastronomic duel heats up
Two more Top Chef Granada, gastronomic challenges have been posted on You Tube. Check out the culinary face off and let us know what you think… Episode #2: “pasta, pasta, pasta” – Contestants are Chef Adam, Chef Oren and Chef…
Quito Ecuador, first impressions
A trip to Ecuador always seemed linked to a once in a lifetime Galapagos Islands experience. We are both animal lovers and thought this would be an obvious trip for us to take. Alas, the facts don’t bear out the…