Don’t give up on Butter
In the 3rd century BC, Epicurus wrote: “Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.” This was true in ancient Greece, and it’s even more [...]
Market Finds
A visit to KaDeWe Gourmet – Berlin’s top foodie destination
Berlin is an exciting city, with gorgeous architecture, rich history and a vibrant food scene. If you’re anything like me, one of the best things about visiting a [...]
Queen Anne Farmer’s Market
Summer is my favorite season, and there’s no better time to be in Seattle. The sun is out, the salmon are running and our local produce is at its best. This is [...]
Specialty food paradise in Cologne, Germany
One of my favorite things to do when visiting a new city is to check out the local shops. And when I find a great gourmet food store, I have a hard time restraining [...]
Market day at Gare du Midi, Brussels
It’s a sunny Sunday at Brussels’ Gare du Midi, home to one of the largest open-air markets in the city. This is where the locals come to stock up on the [...]
Why you probably need to throw out your Olive Oil
If you’re like me and you love olive oil, you might be surprised by what you learn when you read Tom Mueller’s Extra Virginity. I know it changed my olive oil [...]
Favorite European Sea Salt
I’m always looking for new food products to try, especially products from some of my favorite places in Europe. I discovered this beautiful Camargue French sea salt [...]
Historic Mustard in the Moselle Valley
While wandering the cobblestone streets of Cochem, Germany recently I found a historic mustard mill that has been in service since 1810 – the Wolfgang Steffens [...]
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