There is so much waste in our country that it is time to honor our natural-shaped vegetables and less than perfect dishes with perfectly wholesome ingredients. As much as 40% of the food produced in America is said to be wasted! I am concerned about wasted food. Any one that has ever had a garden ...
The day finally arrived and our “ship has come in” to Langeliniekaj port in Copenhagen, Denmark. Two days earlier we were notified by an email that there was an opening for two for lunch at the communal table at the food-world famous Noma restaurant. After weeks on the waiting list we could not ...
Privileged to prep with the chefs at Incanto in Amsterdam. This Italian restaurant is no simple Italian restaurant, located near Old Town, the flower market and ideally across from our hotel. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to have a "cooking workshop" to experience their mise en place for dinner that evening. ...
Amsterdam is a vital city that is full of life, history and energy. To many travelers it is a temporary city for a layover connection to other parts of the world, but we are discovering that this city is worth visiting. The Dutch culinary scene is creative and more ethnic than I had expected. ...
We recently returned from Nairobi, Kenya. It was primarily a medical mission trip, but I confess I am often thinking about food more than I should be. Don't get me wrong...I am truly grateful for all the goodies along the way as I am gallivanting ...
We recently returned from Vietnam. It is hard not to smile thinking of the bright colored vegetables and sweet fruits that seemed to be at every corner. This was our third visit to Vietnam and although there were many changes, especially economically, the growth and attraction of Vietnam is obvious. Food is clearly at the ...