Eating Solo Part II: A Correction
In the previous entry, we discussed the fact that going out alone is more difficult in some contexts than others. Going to a movie, for example, is easier than going to an amusement park. We then highlighted the “dining solo experience” as a particularly uncomfortable one because there is not much to distract you from your solitariness or the stares of others, and because one must also deal with the uncertainty of exactly what to do with... Read More
New Year’s in Beograd
Belgrade is a smoker’s paradise. The first thing you notice when you touch down in the Nikola Tesla airport is the smell of stale cigarette smoke. In shops, a pack of Marlboros can be had for a dollar. People don’t think twice about smoking indoors (maybe because it’s really cold outside) and everyone is nice about sharing their lighters. Belgrade is also a carnivore’s paradise. Ask for the meat sampler and expect to be wowed. Asked for salad... Read More
Turkey Din Din with all the Trimmings
You will have to forgive my total admittance of ignorance when I say that up until a couple of years ago there were a couple of things I didn’t know about Thanksgiving in Canada. 1-They even had a Thanksgiving, and 2-what they were thankful for. Having grown up always hearing about American Thanksgiving and the traditions and events surrounding it, and knowing that back in England we never had one, I had assumed that it was only America who celebrated... Read More
Israeli Food: A Primer
Last week marked my one year anniversary of living in Israel. Prior to moving here, I had never even visited the country, so was not entirely sure what to expect. As a food writer, I was most excited about one thing: the food. As a fairly young country, Israeli cuisine is something that is still being defined, a mixture of cultures from around the world. The cuisines of its neighboring Middle Eastern countries are reflected in many of the dishes,... Read More
Astrid y Gaston
With my beau’s wallet safely back in hand and our year anniversary falling the day before the end of our three week trip to Peru, we decided to splurge. Being a foodie in Chicago on a social worker’s budget is not really an option, but in the paradise that is Peru, $60 can buy you a 12-course tasting meal from a top 50 rated, in the world, restaurant. We found out about Astrid y Gaston from an online travel guide and easily reserved... Read More
An Unexpected Week for an English Teacher
This is my third summer living in Prague, and since I’m currently in between jobs, I’ve had lots of opportunities to travel. Originally, I was going to write about my trip to Slovenia which I took with two of my good friends during the first week of July. I also thought about writing about my weekend in Berlin with my parents, or my current stay in England. I love writing about my first impressions of new countries, and I love England. But,... Read More
5 Pieces of London in NYC
. . When I first went to London one of the first places I went to visit was Chinatown. I went for multiple reasons but one of the biggest ones was to find a little piece of home in my new temporary home. I was craving a red bean pastry and Chinese food I didn’t have the spices for. And when I moved to NYC–a city that I technically am familiar with–I searched for a bit of, well, London. I have found 5 places in NYC that remind me... Read More
A NYC Summer
It’s been over a month now and I still have so much to see! But so far, I’ve explored Prospect Park, Central Park and Taste of Times Square. So far food has been the name of the game. Parks are fantastic–especially if you organize a picnic with friends. And, well, as a Frisbee player, wide open grassy areas are prime locations for some relaxing fun. But make sure that you read up on the park’s policy for grilling or fires.... Read More
Lima
It was our first full day in Lima and already the city was treating us well. After an uneventful, 12 hour travel day, we landed in Lima late at night. The nicest cab driver was waiting for us with a little sign to take us to our hostel. He drove us, 30 minutes from the neighborhood Callao, into the city. We we arrived, our original hostel informed us that we would be staying at a ´friends´ hostel just down the street. Although the late... Read More
My Dream Come True
Pasta in Rome My dream come true would be to have the means to travel the world and explore the various worlds of food that are out there. Thus, combining two of my favorite things in the world. Food thrills and revives me, when done properly. My world revolves around food, beyond the simple need to consume it in order to live. Mixing flavors is fascinating and the biggest part of cooking for me. My friend recently had a drink that was made with both... Read More
