Yesterday my article came out on FineDiningLovers.com about the coolest things to eat and drink in Tucson, Arizona. I spent a month in the city this year, exploring farmer's markets, restaurants, Mezcal and wine bars, sustainable farms, gardens and heritage seed shops. I scaled … [Read more...] about An Insider’s Foodie Guide to Tucson, Arizona: Unesco City of Gastronomy
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Top Travel Trends for Foodies for 2014
My most popular article on Fine Dining Lovers to date, "Food Travel Trends for 2014" is all about taking that exotic vacation you've always (or have never) dreamed of: Trujillo, Peru Amalfi, Italy Goa, India Flushing, NY Ningxia, Taiwan San Francisco, CA Helsinki, Finland Taguig … [Read more...] about Top Travel Trends for Foodies for 2014
It’s Always Sunny in Lima: Community Gardens, Snowflakes, and Spring Springing
"Congratulations," said a less-than-enthusiastic female voice. "You have a community garden spot. If you wish to confirm your spot come to our office at..." I waited three years to hear those words. That was the phone message I received a few weeks ago from my local municipal … [Read more...] about It’s Always Sunny in Lima: Community Gardens, Snowflakes, and Spring Springing
Walls of Watermelon, Aisles of Potatoes, Bushels of Chili Peppers and a Lifetime Supply of Mangoes in Lima, Peru
I've been putting off writing this, because every time I look at the photos of this market in the north part of the city of Lima I want to cry. Editing them was very difficult for me. I see mangoes and I can taste their juices. I see heaping piles of dark purple yams and I … [Read more...] about Walls of Watermelon, Aisles of Potatoes, Bushels of Chili Peppers and a Lifetime Supply of Mangoes in Lima, Peru
My First Alpaca at Creperie Patrick in Huaraz, Peru
I splurged on the better cut of alpaca, because you kind of have to when you only have one chance to try to meat. At Creperie Patrick in Huaraz, Peru, Maureen and I really wanted the cuy special, but it was breaded. It ended up being two tiny pieces of deep-fried leg or … [Read more...] about My First Alpaca at Creperie Patrick in Huaraz, Peru
Two Gringas, One Combi and the Chancos Thermal Baths
"Just our luck. Two gringas," says a man squished into the front seat of a small public transport van with his wife, the driver and a dog. In the back, 20 field hands, bank workers, grandmothers/herb and grain sellers, and children fill three rows of seats meant for 3 people each … [Read more...] about Two Gringas, One Combi and the Chancos Thermal Baths
Lima’s Best Cevicherias: La Mer and Pescados Capitales aren’t the only places for quality, sustainable lime and chili-marinated fish
I ate a lot of ceviche in Lima. In the name of research and pleasure, of course. I sought out sustainable options, but Lima doesn't always know what sustainable means in the first place. Farmed fish fed wild fishfeed? Not so sustainable, especially if it's laced with antibiotics. … [Read more...] about Lima’s Best Cevicherias: La Mer and Pescados Capitales aren’t the only places for quality, sustainable lime and chili-marinated fish
Rich for Two Weeks: My Traveling Tourism Article in The {Warehouse} Magazine
Check out my article on anticuchos, exchange rates and not being a heel,recently published in The {Warehouse} Magazine. … [Read more...] about Rich for Two Weeks: My Traveling Tourism Article in The {Warehouse} Magazine
Getting Around in Lima, Peru
When in Lima, Peru, keep in mind that you never have the right of way. Never. Even if there's a little green man on the traffic light indicating you can cross the street, don't dare stepping off the sidewalk without looking both ways. And don't move if there's a car coming … [Read more...] about Getting Around in Lima, Peru
The International Marimba and Vibraphone ‘Vibraciones’ Music Festival in Lima, Peru
Alonso Acosta and Amie Watson (Duo Mestizaje) ad for Vibraciones International Marimba and Vibrahone Festival The International Vibraphone and Marimba "Vibrations" music festival ended last week here in Lima, Peru. After a week of master classes, lessons and concerts the … [Read more...] about The International Marimba and Vibraphone ‘Vibraciones’ Music Festival in Lima, Peru