Travelers Notebook
New York, New York
“In New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of-There is nothing you can’t do, now you’re in New York. These streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will inspire you, let’s hear it for NewYork, New York, New York.” Alicia Keyes- Lyrics from Empire State of Mind New York City is the
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Guest Blog Post-The Simple Grace of Sharing a Meal
My husband and I are headed to New York City this weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We are planning to explore the local neighborhoods and enjoy the sights, sounds and food of New York City. Christine from Fresh, Local and Best www.freshlocalandbest.blogspot.com has armed us with some wonderful local food establishments to visit. This would
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Deliciously Dutch Part IV
This is a continuation of a series of short blog posts about our food experience while traveling through the Netherlands this summer. This journey would not have been possible without the hospitality and friendship of the VanVliet family. They opened their home, shared their lives, culture and the love of country with our family. The
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Dinner in Paris
Paris was stunning! The food, well it was stunning too. Paris is a heavenly destination for foodies. We enjoyed a local restaurant in the center of Paris. I ordered a simple egg dish (honestly, it was the only menu item I could decipher on the long list of possibilities), and what arrived would be absolutely delicious.
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Deliciously Dutch Part II
The Dutch can boast a food culture that includes open-air markets with a variety of fresh food products that include meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables. Many Dutch who live outside the city have home gardens too. This allows for much of the population to eat locally and seasonally. The abundance of seasonal vegetables contributes to
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Poffertjes
Literally translated from Dutch to English poffertjes means fritter. These little cakes get their name from the Dutch word meaning to puff up like popcorn or popovers. This is a tasty Dutch treat served traditionally with butter on top, and a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar. However, there is no reason to stop there because