Finding the Best Poke in Central Maui
We compared four of our favorite local poke spots in central Maui to find the best of the best. See the results from our “poke battle” and what we tried!
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Food Tours in Istanbul: Culinary Backstreets
When I first came to Turkiye as a visitor in 2015, I went looking for a new cookbook for my collection, since I usually buy a small one in each country I visit. Instead, I found Istanbul Eats: Exploring the Culinary Backstreets and I read it cover to cover in one sitting! Many of my…
How to Choose the Best Culinary Experience on Your Next Trip
In just about every new place I visit, I always try to book a culinary activity as close to the beginning of my trip as possible. It’s a strategy that’s paid off in so many ways – by helping me to maximize my time (plus restaurant and sightseeing choices) for the rest of the trip,…
Mochi Recipes from Hawaii
A selection of my favorite recipes from Hawaii that use mochiko flour, inspired by Koda Farms Blue Star Mochiko flour and the news that the farm business was closing, reported in August 2024.
Food · Destinations · Europe · Istanbul · Restaurants · Turkey
My favorite restaurant in Istanbul: Ciya Sofrasi
Because I had a bit of a reputation as a foodie back home in Hawaii and now having spent more than nine years exploring the various regional dishes in Turkey, I’m often asked for my favorite restaurant in Istanbul. The question makes me nostalgic! I can remember the exact moment I fell in love with…
Wine Tasting in Athens: Cinque in Monastiraki
When it comes to trying wines in another country, it can be intimidating to know where to start. Although I love wine and have gotten into native grapes in Turkey, I had very limited experience with Greek wines. The grape names are long and unfamiliar – I didn’t even know which were white grapes and…
Destinations · Europe · Lisbon · Portugal · Restaurants · Seafood
Where to Eat in Lisbon: Cervejaria Ramiro
I had first seen Cervejaria Ramiro on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations episode on Lisbon. Known for serving a huge variety of fresh seafood with grilled steak sandwiches for “dessert”, it was on my short list of places to visit in my trip to Portugal. I had plans to meet my friend Flavia from Brazil for…
Food · Chile · Cooking Classes · Destinations · Foodie · South America · Things to Do
Cooking Classes in Chile: Uncorked Cooking Workshop
Ceviche. Oh, my love for ceviche knows no bounds. It’s one of the dishes that I’ve tried up and down the continent of South America and have pretty much loved in all its variations – although some more than others. After having an ungodly amount of ceviche in Lima, I gave it a rest for…
Argentina · Bolivia · Cali · Chile · Colombia · Cusco · Destinations · Ecuador · Machu Picchu · Peru · Quito · RTW · South America · Travel
Looking Back: South America
Looking back on our time in South America, it’s hard to imagine that I would have fallen in love with the continent quite the way that I did. When I first decided to plan this trip, I was debating between going back to spend time in Asia, which I loved and knew that I could…
Food · Cocktails · Cooking Classes · Cusco · Destinations · Foodie · Peru · South America · Things to Do
Cooking Classes in Peru: Cusco Culinary
In Cusco, there is no shortage of touristic sights to keep you busy – in fact, most visitors to Cusco opt to purchase the Boleto Turistico which gives you access to 16 sites over a 10 day period, many of them including Inca or pre-Inca ruins. And then, of course, visitors to Cusco are usually…