Jose Cuervo tequila distillery – the best of Mexico!
Recently, my husband and I were invited to tour the original Tequila distillery, the Jose Cuervo La Rojena, in the town of Tequila located in Jalisco, Mexico. . I arrived at La Rojena a skeptic, with low expectations for the tour as I have not been a fan of Tequila. But throughout the course of the…
Luncheon inspired by Tender is the Night
Luncheon inspired by Tender is the Night: F. Scott Fitzgerald was my favorite author in high school. His novels, as well as his short stories, took me to romantic places and introduced me to fascinating characters. I lived vicariously through Fitzgerald and knew that I absolutely wanted to visit the hotel described in the first…
BEST of Cyprus food : Fasolada !
Fasolada I love beans and bean soups, and the fasolada from Cyprus, a white bean and vegetable soup, is definitely one of my favorites! With a history dating back to the times of the ancient Greeks, the fasolada is popular in several Mediterranean countries. It is simple to prepare, uses inexpensive ingredients, and is extremely…
BEST of Antigua and Barbuda food: Fungee and Pepperpot!
BEST of Antigua and Barbuda food : Fungee and Pepperpot ! Read our previous posting: “Best of Angola food: Moamba de Galinha!” Fungee and Pepperpot is the national dish of Antigua and Barbuda. That is somewhat strange, as pepperpot is a hearty meat stew, more frequently associated with colder climates. Fungee is cornmeal with okra….