Kennebec Fries with Crispy Lemons // Beatrix, Chicago IL

Hand-cut Kennebec french fries with crispy lemons, spicy red chills, and shishito peppers. Beatrix is a beautiful restaurant located in the Aloft hotel Continue reading →

California’s Bounty // Juniper & Ivy, San Diego CA

A beautiful, colourful bowl filled with crisp stone fruits, tree nuts, a variety of cow cheeses, carrot cakes, dried fruits, and Continue reading →

Stone Crabs // Captain Kirk’s Stone Crabs, Naples FL

Fresh stone crabs sold by the pound, packed on ice and cracked to order. Whenever I visit a place that is next Continue reading →

RECIPE // Goat Cheese Trio

Goat cheese marinated and served three ways: 1) with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, and fresh herbs; 2) with mushrooms, parsley, and minced garlic; Continue reading →

Mixed Grill // Osteria der Belli, Rome IT

Grilled prawns, shrimps, and calamari with lemon and salt. While researching restaurants for a dinner date with my husband, I read Continue reading →

Fried Mozzarella di Bufala // Nonna Betta, Rome IT

Thick pieces of fresh mozzarella di bufala deep-fried in a deliciously light batter. While passing through the Jewish Quarter in Continue reading →

Fresh Ricotta // Da Enzo de 19, Rome IT

A cake of soft, fresh, creamy white cheese made with sheep’s milk from Lazio. Inspired by the principles laid out in Continue reading →

Rice-stuffed Pomodoro // Franchi, Rome IT

Whole baked tomatoes stuffed with seasoned rice and served with potatoes are a staple of the Roman fast food scene. The Continue reading →