What to do in Hong Kong? What to do in Hong Kong if you’re looking to travel deeper? Without a doubt, the most culturally authentic experience I had while in Hong Kong was visiting a Chinese herbalist. Hong Kong, with direct access to mainland China’s vast herbal cornucopia, has the most flourishing herbal medicine trade […]
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Breakfast in Hong Kong
My first trip to Hong Kong and I was more focused on seeing the sights than trying to navigate public transportation to dining destinations or deciding among the infinite array of Michelin-starred, dim sum, traditional Cantonese, and storied choices. Of course, a girl’s got to eat and I savored as much of the local cuisine, […]
Tangerine Dream Parfait with Chia Seeds
I’ve been a supporter of the buy local, eat sustainable “movement” my entire life – in fact, I was an unknowing early adopter. I grew up in a household where nearly everything on our plate was a result of my family’s hard labor: dad’s planting and harvesting, mom’s constant cooking and canning, and the many chores […]
Tet Traditions and the Lunar New Year
The gift of Banh Chung during the New Year has become the most important tradition of Vietnamese culture and was passed down from one generation to the next. Always curious about the foods that play such an important role in cultural traditions, I attended a cooking demonstration by Chef Haley Nguyen of Xanh Bistro in […]
Le Saotico – Paris
After a whirlwind weekend in New York City, Don jetted off to Paris – on business, really – and I to Arkansas for a visit with my mom. His being in Paris reminded me of Le Sâotico , a charming brasserie, practically next door to his office on the rue de Richelieu, that has to […]
Paris Inspired
Indulge me for a bit as I share a few images of Paris, oui? Meandering the narrow streets of Monmartre after ascending the many famous steps to Sacré Coeur, stopping to catch my breath and chuckle at the irony of a satirical poster of DeGaulle as Mickey Mouse, recalling the early morning street protest that […]
Postcard from Paris
Dear Friends, I just “discovered” the Galeries Lafayette Gourmet Food store! While Lafayette Gourmet caters to Parisians, for tourists looking for delectable gifts for foodie friends, it’s a one-stop shopping destination with thousands of food products – a majority by famed French producers: fine chocolates by Jean-Paul Hevin, macarons and pastries by celebrated chocolatier and pastry-maker […]
Girl and the Goat
Before traveling to Chicago earlier this month, I sent a tweet asking for suggestions on where I should chow while visiting the Windy City. I was happy to receive several responses with suggestions for casual and fine-dining: iconic Chicago restaurants (The Pump Room), celebrity chef names (Frontera Grill), wine bar restos (Bin 36) and, of […]
Another Week, Another Adventure
Another week, another adventure… It’s been a hectic three months! Last week I was spending time in my ‘ole stomping grounds – Eureka Springs, AR – a picturesque town nestled in the Ozark Mountains where I grew up and return to often to visit my mom, dad, and sister who live there and seek a […]
Top 5 for Foodies in Brussels
1. The Grand-Place: THE place to be for locals and tourists, and if you have only a day or two in Brussels, this is where you need to start your foodie mission; you can find everything, with the exception of a certain premier chocolatier (see #2), in the streets around the Grand-Place. Brussels’ central square […]