September 7, 2016 5 Reasons to Visit Nova Scotia Instead of New England for Fall Foliage, Lobster + Lighthouses Imagine all the things that you love about New England—namely lobster, fresh-caught seafood, fall foliage, lighthouses and stunning coastal scenery—but with less crowds, affordable…
July 13, 2015 Skiffs to Spirits: Top 5 Reasons to Visit Gig Harbor, Washington Now Gig Harbor may be just a short drive across the Narrows Bridge from Tacoma, but it might as well be a world away. Because…
February 2, 2015 Feast + Forage: Clam-digging + Wild Mushroom-hunting on Long Beach Peninsula, Washington What’s even better than eating locally grown foods? Going directly to the food’s source and harvesting your own. On a recent trip to the…
January 28, 2015 Sri Lanka: World Nomads seeks 3 adventurous foodies to go on an all-expenses-paid culinary travel assignment Win a Sri Lankan food adventure! Spend 7 days exploring the culinary diversity and culture of Sri Lanka. We want to give three enthusiastic…
November 21, 2014 Wine, Cheese and Cherries: Top 10 Foodie Stops in Door County, Wisconsin Tasting your way through a destination is not only one of the most enjoyable aspects of travel, it’s also a great window into the…
October 21, 2014 Hidden Melbourne: An Insider’s Guide to the City’s Best-Loved Local Spots In annual travel surveys, Australia regularly tops the wish list of American travelers for international destinations. Sydney and its iconic Opera House have always…
May 25, 2014 The Cure for the Common Cocktail: Mixology with Robert Porter at Sanctuary’s Jade Bar, Phoenix Whether it be a Dirty Martini or a Moscow Mule, everyone has a favorite, stand-by cocktail that they always defer to. But, what about…
March 27, 2014 Artisan Tea Flight Tasting at Steven Smith Teamaker — Portland, Oregon What’s the perfect accompaniment to a rainy afternoon in Portland? A steamy cup of delicious tea. One of the best places to have one?…
March 18, 2014 4 Must-Visit Microbreweries in Phoenix’s East Valley, including ‘Best New Brewery in the World’ For the last, nearly twenty years, if one would inquire where to procure a great microbrew in the Phoenix area, the stock answer was…
March 13, 2014 Applications Available for Les Dames d’Escoffier International Legacy Awards: Unique Program Offers Hands-On Workplace Experiences with Women Culinary Professionals Imagine working side-by-side with a top caterer in Seattle, helping with the grape harvest for the oldest continuously operating, family-owned winery in California, or…
December 3, 2013 “Grand Feast of Oregon” Media Dinner with Hawks View Cellars at Irving Street Kitchen, Portland Because I’m an avid foodie and wine enthusiast, one of my favorite activities is to experience new wines, especially when paired with courses of…