When Bruce and I were in Coeur d’Alene Idaho looking for a good place to eat, we found it on Sherman Avenue, the main drag for interesting shops, restaurants and galleries in CDA. The place is called Crafted Tap House…
The Delicious Magic of Portland’s VooDoo Doughnuts
People who knew I was going to Portland, Oregon told me I had to visit VooDoo Doughnuts. A good doughnut or donut always commands my attention. So, the idea that a little dark magic might be mixed in the batter…
Where to Eat in Saint Quentin France
Saint-Quentin, France is a lovely community of 50,000 people about an hour north of Paris. The city’s namesake, Quintinus, was a Christian martyr from about the third century. Occupied by the Germans in August 1914 during World War I, and…
Where to Watch Traditional Cheesemakers in Switzerland
Watching traditional cheesemakers in Switzerland will give you a new appreciation of hard work and the art of making cheese. We’ve watched and participated in cheesemaking in a number of settings. I’m always amazed at the sheer physical effort involved.…
How to Enjoy Hawaiian Shave Ice on O’ahu’s North Shore
Few places on the planet have as much mojo as O’ahu’s North Shore. It is simply a place where good vibes and energy overtake even the most uptight, out-of-whack traveler. You must visit a place called Matsumoto Shave Ice where…
Two Must Eat Fiery Foods in Trinidad & Tobago
On my cab ride in from the airport in Port of Spain Trinidad, the driver enthusiastically shared with me some of the great things to see and do and know about his home country, of which he was so proud.…
Manitoba’s Farmery Beer Is Canada’s First Estate Brewery
Microbreweries, or craft breweries, are a dime a dozen throughout North America, but The Farmery Brewery just north of Winnipeg Manitoba in Canada is something a little special. Chris Warwuruk and his brothers were raised on a grain farm in…
Two Must Try Restaurants in Raleigh North Carolina
When your travels take you to Raleigh North Carolina, a vibrant little city with a flourishing independent restaurant scene, there are two long-term, well-established eateries I highly recommend for reasons that are just in part about their food. This post…
The Best Cherry Festivals, Foods in Wisconsin, Michigan
Summer vacations to Door County Wisconsin and Traverse City Michigan should be on the bucket list for foodies and anyone who loves any thing cherry-flavored. Cherry pie Cherry ice cream Cherry turnovers Cherry margaritas Door County is famous for Montmorency cherries and…