6 Often Over-Looked But Not to Miss Cooking Vacations
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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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5 Places to Visit in the Winter
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We may be in the midst of Summer -- and all the heat that comes with it -- but it's also the time of year to start thinking of your Winter travels, especially in November and December… and whether or not you want to escape the cold or embrace it. Here are five wonderful overseas destinations for cooking vacations in order of coldest to warmest. So either dust off your… Read
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The Always Versatile Eggplant
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Whether you call it an eggplant or an aubergine, this member of the nightshade family is one of the most versatile vegetables and you're sure to experience it on our international foodie tours! You can find it in cuisines from Southeast Asia to Italy to Argentina, and its colorful skin can range from the darkest purple to pure white. Surprisingly (at least to me), there are decided "for" and "against"… Read
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Four of our Most Exotic Cooking Vacation Destinations
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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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Hoi An Pancakes: Recipe from our Vietnam Cooking Vacation
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This weekend, forgo the maple syrup and bacon, and try something totally new in the kitchen -- although you may want to consider trying this for a meal other than breakfast. That's because this hoi an pancake -- bánh xèo -- recipe from our culinary vacation Cooking and Culture in Vietnam and Cambodia features savory ingredients, making it better suited as a lunch or dinner item, or, at the very… Read
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Seafood Salad with Vietnamese Herbs
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The gastronomy of Vietnam is packed with complex flavors. But as this recipe demonstrates, the food here places a big emphasis on fresh vegetables, herbs, as well as seafood. This seafood salad with Vietnamese Herbs comes from the chefs of the Red Bridge cooking school, where one of your three cooking classes takes place during our Cooking and Culture in Southeast Asia trip. The school itself is a fascinating place;… Read
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