Ancient Sites to Visit Around the World
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips Croatia, Greece, Peru, Turkey, Vietnam & Cambodia
One of the most awe-inspiring things to see when traveling the globe on a culinary tour are ancient sites that have stood the test of time (in some way or another). They're also sites that you truly can't see anywhere else in the world. While our cooking vacations are very much focused on food and cooking, naturally, we also love the draw of stepping into the past and experiencing these… Read
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Pisco Sour
Filed Under Recipes, Wines & Spirits Peru
While the precise origins of the pisco sour remain disputed, one thing is for certain: it's a must-try when you visit our Peru culinary tours. It's easily the most popular cocktail in Peru, in part because pisco is one of their most popular high-proofed alcohols. With its continuing rise in popularity, the brandy is also becoming easier to get in the States. So if you're looking for a sweet and… Read
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Papa a la Huancaina (Huancayo-Style Potatoes)
Filed Under Destination Features, Food History, Recipes Peru
The northern Peruvian region of the Amazonas and San Martin may be remote, but the gastronomy -- influenced by the likes of the Spanish, Polish, Germans, and Italians, to name a few -- is still accessible. This particular recipe for "papa a la Huancaina" is made with potatoes (papa) and a sauce that is thought to be from Huancaio. Chef Paul, of the hotel Tambo Sapalanchan, notes about this recipe… Read
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Forget the Traditional Family Reunion
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips France, Italy, Peru, Vietnam & Cambodia
Are you with your family this Memorial Day? Did you take advantage of the long weekend to schedule a short vacation? This week we'll be talking about some of our best destinations for small groups such as families and friends traveling together. We can offer some really incredible pricing for groups as small as 6, so read on to hear about planning a family reunion that will make all others… Read
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Four of our Most Exotic Cooking Vacation Destinations
Filed Under Destination Features, What's Up at TIK India, Morocco, Peru, Vietnam & Cambodia
When The International Kitchen started in 1994, we focused on trips to Italy. And then we expanded to France, and then to Spain. Today, over 20 years later, we're thrilled to offer destinations all over the world. Here are four of some of our most exotic destinations, and why they're worth a culinary vacation. Peru The cuisine of this South American country is some of the most diverse in the… Read
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Some of our Favorite Unforgettable Travel Experiences
Filed Under Travel Tips, What's Up at TIK France, Italy, Peru
When it comes to traveling overseas, it's easy to make plenty of wonderful memories. But every once in awhile, you experience a moment that is truly unique and special. At The International Kitchen, where we regularly visit our cooking vacations and spend time traveling, we have a lot of those moments. Here are just a couple of our favorite stand-out moments. Memories of Italy For founder Karen Herbst, the Palio… Read
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