Stirring Up Adventure is a celebration of home cooks around the world. We’ve found that cooking classes are the best way to leapfrog into a local culture on the (unfortunately) all-too-short U.S. vacation. Stirring Up Adventure is also a memoir of the little travel moments that create big memories through …
The search for authentic travel experiences has taken Jen M. to an organic tea farm in Tasmania, a dog sanctuary in Nepal, a dairy farm in Germany and about a dozen other locations. She swaps a few hours a day for the opportunity to work alongside locals as they go …
Uzi is a special dog and she knows it. Nearly a dozen of us follow as she meanders through the misty forest, stopping now and again to look back and make sure she’s still the center of attention. We’re on a truffle hunt in Bracciano, Italy, about 30 minutes outside …
I don’t remember exactly where I was in Italy when I first tried porchetta, but the taste is unforgettable. An in-the-know travel companion spotted a food truck selling porchetta and pulled us toward it, saying, “You have to try this.” I will be forever grateful. The warm slivers of pork …
We met up with Ricardo “The Professor” Hipólito on a day trip from Lisbon with The Cooltours, a company that specializes in small group tours and a passion for sharing knowledge and unique experiences with travelers to Portugal. In this interview, the Professor answers our questions about exploring this beautiful …
Interview: Ricardo Hipólito, The Cooltours – Lisbon Read More »
After almost two years on the sidelines, travelers are starting to pack their bags again and see the world. While traveling inside a pandemic means fewer crowds, it can also bring its own set of challenges. We recently visited five countries on two continents and here’s what we found: Be …
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We weren’t looking for morels – just mowing the lawn – when we saw a couple of honeycombed domes poking up where the grass meets the woods. The signs were promising: a hollow stem and a cap that seamlessly attaches to the stalk. To be safe, I showed the mushrooms …
The world is as close as your kitchen! The recent explosion of virtual cooking classes makes it easy to learn how to cook global cuisines in your own home. Formats range from interactive sessions to live demonstrations to videotaped instruction. Many are taught by regional cooks who have a passion …
Seven Virtual Cooking Classes That Give You A Taste of the World Read More »
One of the best detours we’ve ever taken was in Northwest Patagonia. Instead of choosing the highway, we opted for one of Argentina’s most scenic drives, the Ruta de los Siete Lagos (Seven Lakes Road), for the trip from San Martín de los Andes to Bariloche. The snows had melted, …
Tierra Negra Gourmet specializes in dishes from Argentina and South America using fresh, seasonal and organic ingredients. Professional chef Manuel and Verónica, a travel planner and sommelier, operate the cooking school from their apartment in the Hollywood Palermo section of Buenos Aires and recently began offering online cooking classes. Tell …
Interview: Manuel and Verónica, Tierra Negra Gourmet – Buenos Aires Read More »
It’s now possible to cook global cuisines from the comfort of your own kitchen, as taught by regional cooks from virtually everywhere. Thinking about French macarons, empanadas from Argentina, and chana masala from India? No problem. There are dozens of online classes available, with formats ranging from interactive sessions to …
