Best Destinations in Europe
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips
What are the best destinations in Europe for 2019? That's a hard question to answer, but when we look at travel trends, "hot" destinations, and our own culinary tours, we believe 2019 (and beyond) will be amazing years to visit these amazing European cities: Best European Destinations Dubrovnik Barcelona Lisbon Bordeaux Taormina Bellagio Dubrovnik Croatia has been a hot destination for several years, and it's had to pinpoint a single… Read
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Picturesque Spots to Visit on Our Authentic Cooking Vacations
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Want to take your own postcard-worthy photos on your next cooking vacation? Then get your camera ready, and head to one of these stunning spots around the world. (We could have made this list much much longer - but these are some of our favorite spots!). These are places you won't ever forget, where you will feel compelled to pull out the phone for a "selfie" and where you'll actually… Read
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6 Often Over-Looked But Not to Miss Cooking Vacations
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips
We often get inquiries about destinations that people hear about a lot… places like Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast in Italy, and Provence in France. While we adore those regions very much, there are some other places that hold special places in our hearts, ones that are too often overlooked. Many of these are off the beaten path, but that only makes them more unique. Whether you've traveled a lot,… Read
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How to Harvest Oysters
Filed Under Destination Features, Food History, Kitchen Tips
One "dish" you'll find on my of our cooking vacations in Europe? Oysters -- and all have a different flavor depending on where you're slurping them down. While in the U.S., it's often recommended to harvest and eat them in the "R" months -- whether they're from the East Coast or the West -- an even more general rule of thumb is to harvest and enjoy them when the water… Read
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Croatian Recipe for Peka
Filed Under Destination Features, Recipes
One of the most popular meals in Croatia’s Dalmatia region is "peka," a blend of vegetables and meat drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with herbs, and then baked to perfection under a bell-like dome, or "ispod čripnje." You’ll see it listed on menus throughout the region, and if you are lucky enough to be invited into the home of a Dalmatian family, it’s likely that you’ll feast upon it for… Read
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