Shanghai: the future of China
Shanghai : The future of China! Read our previous posting at “Yichang to Shanghai via Shanghai Airlines!” Shanghai, what a city! What progress Shanghai has made since I was last here. Shanghai is without doubt a world class city. I am sitting here at my desk in our room at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel with…
The Israeli Breakfast – Best in the world !
The Israeli breakfast best in the world? I expected to be enthused by the Israeli culinary scene, but I never expected to be excited by “breakfast”. I’ve never been a breakfast person … not until I arrived in Israel. Unlike my husband, I have never woken up eager to run into the shower and head…
BEST of Cook Islands food : delectable and delicious Ika Mata !
Ika Mata. Here’s a fantastic summer dish from Rarotonga in the Cook Islands: ika mata, a raw fish salad with coconut milk marinated in lemon juice! In the Cook Islands, some claim that the authentic ika mata uses fresh yellow fin tuna but many variations using different types of fish can be found and enjoyed….
Fiola Mare: Best waterfront restaurant in Washington DC
Fiola Mare: Best waterfront restaurant in Washington DC Where do you go in Washington DC for a special celebration to make memories with family and friends over food and wine? My choice for my birthday this year was Fiola Mare restaurant, the newest brainchild of award-winning chef and owner, Fabio Trabocchi, whose passion for cooking and…