I discovered the Date Shake on one of my trips to Palm Springs, and since then, I’ve been captivated by its exotic, earthy, and caramelly flavor. So this year, after returning from Palm Springs, I decided it was time to give it a try and recreate the Date Shake recipe […]
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Cannoli – the tube-shaped pastry dish, filled with sweet ricotta cream, is a staple of Sicilian cuisine, largely known all over the world. “Cannoli” means “little tube” (is grammatically plural in Italian), referring to the pastry’s shape – a small tube, not bigger than a finger. In ancient times, Cannoli […]
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The food in Hawaii is a melting pot of cultures with influences from all over the world: Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Thai, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, American, and Mexican. First, there was native Hawaiian cuisine, but over the years, the waves of immigrants brought their own food culture, adding more flavored layers […]
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Rio de Janeiro’s reputation for beach and samba culture may be worldwide, yet Brazilian food shouldn’t be overlooked because this country has some real gastronomical gems. If you have already read my first article about traditional dishes you should try while traveling to Rio de Janeiro (or anywhere in Brazil), […]
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A long time ago, just across the Great Highway, where the land is over, and the ocean begins, there was Playland at the Beach, San Francisco’s old amusement park. On the weekend, it could draw more than 50,000 people, dying to spend a couple of hours under the flickering lights […]
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California Cuisine shows the ethnical diversity of the people who make up this state. It’s a mix of fresh ingredients, vegetables, fresh cheeses, grilled meat, fish and seafood, nuts, and an assortment of cross-cultural dishes influenced by other international cuisines: Mexican, Chinese, and European. California Cuisine – a cultural fusion shaped […]
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Maybe some of you know by now I’m absolutely in love with Portugal. The sunny coast kissed by the ocean, the historical and fascinating Oporto and, last but not least, Lisbon, with its cosmopolitan and bohemian vibe, all this make Portugal a place like no other for me. From north […]
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Salzburger Nockerl is a sweet soufflé made with eggs, sugar (a lot of sugar), flour, vanilla, and occasionally raspberry sauce. Salzburger Nockerl originates from Salzburg, Austria, and its picks of fluffy souffle represent the three mountains around Salzburg: Mönchsberg, Kapuzinerberg, and Rainberg. This special extra-sweet dessert started its culinary journey […]
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You definitely heard about Mozart Kugel, the traditional austrian chocolate sweet. And if it happens to visit Salzburg or any other city in Austria, don’t hesitate to taste the famous candies. Mozart Kugel is the creation of salzburger confectioner Paul Furst, who manufactured it in 1890, being awarded for that with a […]
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