Chinese New Year 2019 marks the Year of the Pig — a year that, according to Chinese astrology, will be filled with fortune and luck; a great year to make money, and a good year to invest! 2019 is going to be full of joy, a year of friendship and love for all the zodiac signs; […]
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St. Augustine: Florida’s Hot Spot for Gourmands and Foodies
When you mention traveling to Florida, most people immediately think of beach cities such as Miami Beach, Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale; the Everglades, manatees and alligators; Jimmy Buffett and Ernest Hemingway’s Key West; and the home of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney World. With more and more travelers choosing a destination based on its food […]
Authentic St. Augustine Minorcan Clam Chowder
As the oldest continuous European settlement in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida is a culturally diverse city with a storied history and a “melting pot” of cuisines. At the top of your must-eat list when visiting America’s Most Photogenic City™ is Minorcan Chowder and St. Augustine Fried Shrimp. With more than 450 years of […]
Cooking Academy: the Best French Onion Soup at The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort and Spa
Color me curious when I heard about The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa in Burlington. This unique hotel restored the vestiges of a former culinary school and combines cooking classes led by trained chefs with culinary-themed guest rooms, gorgeous grounds, and a luxurious spa for a relaxing and memorable New England travel experience that […]
Olea, Blind Rabbit, and Arc: Big Winners at the 2018 Golden Foodie Awards
The Golden Foodie Awards are a “People’s Choice” Food Award created by Pamela Waitt, President of the Orange County Restaurant Association, to honor extraordinary culinary talent in Orange County. The Golden Foodies Awards launched in 2012 and harnesses the collective power of Orange County’s food-loving community to recognize local excellence and celebrate with an extravagant red […]
Award-Winning Craft Beers at TAPS Brewery and Barrel Room
On August 29th, the brew team at TAPS Brewery & Barrel Room celebrated the very first batch of soon to be American Cream with a video posted on their Facebook page. “As it sits in the lauter tun while going through the sparging process, running hot water through the grain bed to create sweet wort. […]
Penn Cove Mussels For a Perfect Moules Marinière
Mussels, Clams, and Oysters, Oh my! The classic French dish Moules Marinières (Mussels Mariner-style) served with a crunchy baguette to sop up the sumptuous broth features inexpensive ingredients, is simple, yet celebratory, and made with Penn Cove Shellfish mussels —prized for their freshness and pristine flavor − is a meal that honors the sea and its […]
Happy Birthday! Julia Child’s Sole Meuniére
Today marks the 106th birthday of the legendary Julia Child who, in 1963, charmed and inspired American cooks to try their hand at French cuisine on WGBH Boston’s pioneering television series, The French Chef. (Image credit: Paul Child/WGBH) In her exuberant, jovial style she made French cooking approachable and, most of all, fun! Julia loved to […]
110 Recipes That Celebrate Summer’s Bounty and Farmers Markets
Food to Love presents their special edition Farmers Market magazine with 110 recipes featuring the bounty of fruits, vegetables, and products that can be found at your local Farmers Market. “Whether you live in the city or the country you can enjoy delicious, nutritious food inspired by those who love the land. This special collection will […]
Provencal Tomatoes from The Camp and Cabin Cookbook
Camping enthusiasts looking to expand their meal repertoire beyond hamburgers and hot dogs need The Camp and Cabin Cookbook in their life! One look at this recipe for Provencal Tomatoes cooked in a cast iron skillet over hot coals and you’ll vow to step it up a notch on your next camping or glamping expedition. […]