Julia Child was born in Pasadena, California on this day in 1912. Following her graduation from college, Child moved to New York City, where she worked as a copywriter. Later Child actually worked for the OSS during World War Two, … Continue reading →

Writing for Forbes, journalist Larry Olmsted, who has written weekly columns for USA Today and Investors Business Daily, claims that if you think you’ve tasted the famous Japanese Kobe beef, you’re sadly mistaken, because you cannot get it in the … Continue reading →

Antonio plays basketball every Saturday evening. I like to have a nice meal ready for him to help him replenish calories. This past Saturday, he asked for a cassoulet. I had never made one before, but I knew exactly who … Continue reading →

I am a Francophile. I have been obsessed with all things French since I was a little girl. This is my first summer not heading to France (I will miss you salicorne). Luckily, MPB Agency is bringing France to me.  From July … Continue reading →

Indonesian food is one of the few things that is difficult to find in Manhattan. Most of my Indonesian food experiences have been sub-par. This changed when I visited Amsterdam last year. Amsterdam had a plethora of Indonesian restaurants and … Continue reading →

CNN International writer Yumiko Watanabe explores B-grade cuisine: Japan’s version of what America calls comfort food, country cooking, soul food, haute burgers, gourmet hotdogs, or gastropub. Watanabe explains that B-grade cuisine is not the “mainstream ‘quality’ stuff that’s simpered over … Continue reading →

When my mom married into a Greek family, I had no ideas about their culture. I was about to become a teenager and basically all I knew was that Greece was the birthplace of democracy and that they once believed … Continue reading →

If you’re a huge fan of latkes and you live in NY, you can’t miss this event. The Third Annual NYC Latke Festival will take place at Brooklyn’s BAM on December 19th. You will get to taste lots of versions of … Continue reading →

Italy is a great country for food. But there are some things you need to know before assuming that every meal will be the best of your life. If you are headed to Italy (specifically Tuscany) these are some things … Continue reading →

Reporting from Paris, Kim Willsher with the Los Angeles Times makes the stunning claim that the French government has banned school and college cafeterias nationwide from serving ketchup with any food but — get this — French fries. “France must … Continue reading →

During my recent trip to Amsterdam, I walked past the most interesting store. It specializes in British and American goods. Being American, I was instantly intrigued to see what they sold. Sadly, it was mostly junk food. Among the items … Continue reading →

North Carolina newspaper columnist Jeffrey Weeks recently expressed his revolting disfavor for Rick Perry — but not over politics. Jeffrey Weeks is appalled by Perry’s reprehensible comments on Southern cooking. “Rick Perry is not fit to be president of the … Continue reading →

When I decided to head to Barcelona; I knew I had to make a stop at the Boqueria. What I did not know was in which of its famed stands to eat. That was until one of my favorite people … Continue reading →

When it comes to diversity, nothing beats the European land, especially when it comes to food. There is so much to learn from them, and it’s not only the French, the Italians, and the Germans who have something amazing to … Continue reading →

Some of the best meals Antonio and I had during our trip to Italy were in Tuscany. This included Osteria Del Merlo in Certona, Osteria Del Castello (Barone Ricasoli) in Brolio and La Grotta in Montepulciano. If you find yourself … Continue reading →

There’s one foodie destination that has taken a full blow when it comes to culinary surprises. This place has been waiting in the wings while working their way on top of the food scene. And now, it has reached a … Continue reading →