My Journey. Narrated in the Language of Food.
During my first visit to New York, my guide book recommended as a must, Junior’s Cheesecake, which, at one point was said to be the world’s best cheesecake. Having tried the cheesecake myself back then, I didn’t think that there Continue reading The World's Best Cheesecake, Part 2
“Can’t we just look at the Empire State Building from outside and just spend the $23 on something else?” My brother argued. “And besides, we can see the building from our hotel room.” “Nope. You haven’t gone to New York Continue reading The Empire State Building and Tom Cruise
Grand Rapids, Michigan — When one mentions fondues, I am reminded of two sets of things. First: chocolate fountains with fruits like strawberries, pineapples or mangoes on the side. The second would be melted cheese with bread. From my own Continue reading The Melting Pot: All Things Fondue
While I live in a country that only knows two seasons–the dry and the wet– I have started appreciating more the seasons in countries like the US, having a full appreciation of the summer weather during my recent trip to Continue reading Strawberry Picking in Michigan
If there’s one thing I realize, Chicago’s Deep Dish Pizza has what I would like to call the Buco Pie Syndrome. What exactly is the Buco Pie Syndrome? Buco Pie is one of the best desserts in Laguna, a province south Continue reading Battle for Chicago's Best Deep Dish Pizza
As I mentioned in another post, a trip to Chicago is never complete until one has eaten a hotdog or two. Downtown hotdogs, check. Now, for a greater, tastier food adventure! About 30 minutes by train from downtown Chicago is Continue reading Duck Sausage with Foie Gras: Yes, Eat It Before You Die