by Marie Hernandez | Oct 5, 2016 | Destinations, Food Reviews, Photo Essays, Travel Tips
Tuscany has many delicious and famous dishes specific to it’s region within Italy. One of my favorites, and this one was a surprise to me, is Chicken liver costini or Costini Toscani. I hope you enjoy this week’s installment of Gastronome Wednesday ~...
by Marie Hernandez | Jun 29, 2016 | Food Reviews
Even though it is probably one of the most popular Thai dishes, to most diners this entrée remains a tasty, albeit mysterious, blend of noodles, vegetables, and proteins. This week’s installment of Gastronome Wednesday ~ Pad Thai is quite simple to make if one...
by Marie Hernandez | May 18, 2016 | Destinations, Food Reviews
If the thought of eating raw seafood marinated in citrus juice and various spices doesn’t sound off-putting, this dish might just be the one to try. While the original recipe is thought to have originated in northern Peru or possibly Ecuador, there are many different...
by Marie Hernandez | Aug 19, 2015 | Food Reviews
Since cheese, crusty bread, and wine are the cornerstones of French cuisine, it’s fast becoming one of my favorites. But food from the Western European country is much more than pre and post dinner treats. With each region contributing it’s own style, French cuisine...
by Marie Hernandez | Apr 15, 2015 | Food Reviews
Made famous in Spain, Tapas can be found in every corner of the world. The finger food was developed to inspire friendly conversations within the community. Many cafes serve the snacks cold or hot and the varieties are endless. Fried, steamed, dried, raw, cooked, or...