Category: Cooking School Vacations
Cooking and Barge Cruising in France, A Perfect Pairing
One of the most rewarding aspects of barge cruising in France is that you have a chance to experience all the exotic French cuisine along your route. You can go ashore and explore fine restaurants, stop by out-of-the way cafes, and perhaps even learn a few tricks of your own. But what if the fine [...]
Celebrating Women Chefs and Restauranteurs in San Francisco
Ah, San Francisco, city on the Bay. As I walk down Powell Street past my hotel, The Sir Francis Drake, the clang of the cable cars reminds me that I am indeed in San Francisco. What a joy to be here for the 20th anniversary of the founding of the organization Women Chefs & Restaurateurs. [...]
Travel Book Review – Lonely Planet’s Cooks, Clowns, and Cowboys is a Winner!
Today it is my great pleasure to write a travel book review for Lonely Planet’s newly published, Cooks, Clowns and Cowboys – 101 Skills and Experiences to Discover on Your Travels. A travel book review can sometimes be a chore trying to put a new spin on a typical compilation of ‘must-see’ sites and reviews [...]
Munch Your Way Through Florence – Gourmet Food Tours in Tuscany
Come meander through Florence and experience the many gourmet food tours in Tuscany! Italian cuisine is renowned worldwide for its delicious cooking styles and amazing recipes, and it is nowadays being served in some of the most sought after and famous restaurants in the world. Little did we know that this traditional cooking style stems [...]
Tours Inspired By Your Favorite TV Shows
Have you ever watched an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and wished you were sitting in that red Camaro riding along with Guy Fieri, nibbling and chatting your way down the road? Or perhaps you’ve watched a PBS special and fantasized about exploring a wilderness region with the host. Well perk up…. there’s a [...]
Jazz Up Your Winter With a Theme-Weekend Getaway
Work weeks are long. By the time the weekend rolls around, no one would blame you for wanting to spend your time couch surfing while watching reruns of your favorite TV shows. But, if you’re looking to break out of the old routines, try packing up your bags and hitting the road for a tailor-made [...]
Recipe For A Perfect Summer Weekend – The Newport Wine and Food Festival
Sip, nibble and be entertained in grand style at Newport’s annual Winefest in August. Here’s my trip report of this sparkling event. The day was beautiful, the setting magnificent and before us stretched all the beer, wine and spirits you can consume in a day. We attended the 2nd annual Newport, RI Winefest, held August 19-21st, and [...]
Savor The Gifts of Autumn With An Olive Harvest Tour
How I wish I was writing to you from a verdant Tuscan hillside surrounded by laughing friends, plucking sun-ripened olives from low hanging branches, tasting freshly pressed olive oil and sipping a bold Brunello… sigh. But alas, like you, I’ll just have to plan a future Mediterranean adventure to celebrate the season of abondanza. So with the glories of fresh pressed olive oils in mind, I’ve gathered together a sampling of wonderful Olive Harvest Tours to stir your inner artisanal spirit.
Our Holiday Gift For You!
The good folks at Ritz-Carlton Hotels and Resorts have shared some very special recipes with us, and we’re thrilled to offer you.. Our Free Ebook – just click the cover to read! Or you can access a large print version, bookmark the book, or purchase a full color copy here. Be sure to bookmark this [...]
Nibble Your Way Through Hidden Paris With A Famed Food Writer
I have to thank my foodie friend Linda M. for finding this wonderful Paris site and passing the link on to us. The Paris Kitchen.com is a treasure of French culinary information, edited by Paris Food Writer, Wendy Lyn. Wendy (an expat from the deep south) shares her most loved food-centric Paris sites including [...]
