It’s easy to get into the holiday spirit at a European Christmas market, and some of the most festive can be found in Vienna, Austria. The tiny wooden stalls burst with all-things-Christmas, from glittering ornaments to handmade jewelry, apparel, candles and more. And then there’s the food: Candied almonds, sizzling […]
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When the Pasta alla Carbonara I was making went wrong and instead turned into spaghetti with scrambled eggs, I turned to chef Claudia Cillaria for help. Claudia spent many years in the restaurant industry and now teaches travelers to make authentic Italian dishes from her home kitchen in Zagarolo, Italy,
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What’s even better than farm-to-table dining? Having the farm come to you! Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) brings some of the freshest fruits and vegetables right to your doorstep. A CSA essentially allows the consumer to buy a share of a farm up-front and receive fresh produce throughout the season in
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It’s the Portugal predicament for travelers with limited vacation time: Lisbon or Porto? Both are great destinations for good food, wine and historic sites. To help make the decision, Stirring Up Adventure explores both cities. The Cities Lisbon sprawls across seven hillsides on the banks of the Tagus River. “What
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We fell in love with these savory cheese puffs on a recent trip to the Burgundy region in France. Made with choux pastry and served warm, gougères traditionally include Gruyere cheese but grated Emmental, Comte, Parmigiano-Reggiano or even cheddar can also be used. They are a simple and elegant pre-party
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A road trip through the countryside lets you slow down and explore all that France has to offer. Medieval architecture, imposing castles, wineries tucked inside hidden hamlets, and warm baguettes from the local boulangerie are just the beginning. It’s worth doing a some advance planning so you can enjoy France’s
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We’re lost somewhere in the French countryside. A herd of caramel-colored cows are lazing in the late autumn sun. A rooster from a far-off field begs for attention. And the neat stone barn in front of us is not the winery we were looking for. C’est la vie. Laughing, we
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