Were it possible to fall in love with a beverage, Caffe in ghiaccio con latte di mandorla (iced espresso with almond milk) would be the target of my affections. We met one day on a sunny square in Santa Cesarea Terme and my life has never been the same. Almond milk has become tremendously popular in the United States in recent years, but generations have made … Continue reading Best. Coffee. Ever.
On the third day, we ate…and ate (actually, to be honest, eating is a big part of every trip but more on that in a future post). Oslo may not be as well known for cuisine as her sister cities, but be assured, there is plenty of great food. Mathallen, the wonderful food hall located along the eastern bank of the Akerselva river in the trendy Grünerløkka neighborhood … Continue reading Rømmegrøt and other Norwegian Specialties – Try It You’ll Like It
Fika is the Swedish term for taking a break to enjoy coffee with a pastry and is a custom I quickly adopted. Kardemummabullar and kanelbullar (cardamon and cinnamon rolls) are the perfect accompaniment to fresh brewed coffee any time of day! Two favorite spots are Mellqvist Kaffebar in Södermalm (favorite of Mikael Blomqvist as well as his creator Stieg Larsson) and Snickarbacken 7 in central Stockholm. The … Continue reading Fika-licious
Gourmet magazine was my introduction to the world of food and travel for food. Sadly, it is no longer in print. However, I like to think its spirit lives on in many people, including me. When I am in the planning phases of a trip, my first concern is where I want to eat. All other decisions emanate from there. While we did visit a … Continue reading Will Travel for Food
This photo brings back memories of a wonderful evening in Tokyo. We were amazed by the strength and coordination demonstrated in the unusual manner of delivering sake. Several of us tried but had to admit it was beyond our abilities. We consoled ourselves with a fabulous teppanyaki meal. Continue reading Don’t Try This at Home
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