Maine blueberries are a welcome ingredient for all manner of desserts. This special blueberry lemon coffee cake recipe is a New England favorite, even though it originated in Chicago. In 1954, it took second place in the Pillsbury Bake Off. This irresistible cake is called Blueberry Boy Bait — named for its ability to attract […]
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Experience a Maine Food Tour at Sea
When you think of Maine foods what comes to mind? Maine Lobster, of course! But Maine is also renowned for Maine blueberries, apples, oysters, potatoes, cheese, and more! Come aboard the historic schooner J.&E. Riggin for a delightful Maine food tour while you glide through the waters of Penobscot Bay and revel in the pristine […]
Japanese Okonomiyaki Recipe
Okonomiyaki is one of Japan’s popular drinking foods because it nourishes, satisfies the munchies, and pairs well with sake, beer, and natural wine. You can make okonomiyaki at home with this okonomiyaki recipe with dashi broth, umami-rich bonito flakes, and smoky Bourbon Barrel Foods Smoked Togarashi spice adding another layer of flavor. Exploring Japanese Drinking […]
Where to Eat During the US Open of Surfing
You’re stoked to be at the beach in Huntington Beach, California, aka Surf City USA, for the US Open of Surfing and looking for some good eats. Here are some recs on where to eat during the US Open of Surfing from a local discerning eater and food writer. It’s that time of year again […]
Pioneers of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
In 1985, well before the 2004 movie “Sideways” sparked widespread Pinot Noir mania, Oregon Pinots shocked the world of oenophiles at a tasting at the International Wine Center in New York when a group of wine experts was unable to distinguish between Oregon Pinot Noirs and better known, more expensive French Burgundies resulting in the […]
6 Spots Not to Miss During Orange County Restaurant Week, March 3 – 9, 2019
Eat, Drink, Repeat. Orange County Restaurant Week is back and better than ever — and it only happens once a year, so get ready for 7 days of dining out! The week-long culinary event is an excellent time to expand your dining repertoire, try new places, or revisit old favorites. Want a romantic spot? A […]
How To Celebrate Chinese New Year 2019: Year of the Pig #ChineseNewYear
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; […]
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 […]