Kaisho (“Hello” in Basque) San Sebastian Welcome to Basque country, a region encompassing northeastern Spain and southwestern France. Euskara is the language of the Basque people and pintxos (similar to tapas, some might even say better) are their best known culinary tradition. It was a day of celebration… And eating… For those of you … Continue Reading
How great would it be to go “On The Road Again” in Spain with Mario Batali. Unfortunately, I’m not friends (or friends of friends) with either Batali or a famous actress who can essentially invite herself along for the ride. Notwithstanding, armed with an assortment of maps, guidebooks, and a plethora of Internet research … Continue Reading
Did you know that there are 5,000 types of cultivated potatoes worldwide and approximately 200 types of wild species and subspecies? Me either. These days, you’re lucky to find anything beyond the usual suspects (Yukon Gold, russet, red-skinned, Idaho bakers, etc.) at most grocery stores, which, instead, choose to stock their shelves with, for example, … Continue Reading
Is there anything better in the summer than a vine-ripened tomato, particularly the really ugly, misshapen ones that are loaded with flavor and vibrant in color (unlike those pale, tasteless, store-bought tomatoes that are available year round). Did you know that there are over 7,500 varieties of tomatoes? I’ve had my share of Greek salads … Continue Reading
I’ve been traveling to the Greek Islands for over a decade. Wow time flies, can’t believe its been ten years. Ten truly amazing years. “Travel is more than seeing the sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” — Miriam Beard There is a term in … Continue Reading
