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Safely Drinking a Margarita in its Birthplace-Juarez, Mexico

Safely Drinking a Margarita in its Birthplace-Juarez, Mexico

by on March 29, 2013 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination, Mexico Travel

Happy National Margarita Day! Enjoy learning about its history from my travels to Juarez.

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Making the Perfect Thanksgiving Leftover – Tacos

Making the Perfect Thanksgiving Leftover – Tacos

by on November 26, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine

Leftovers. It is definitely a top five reason people cook Thanksgiving dinner. And for me that means Thanksgiving Tacos.Yes, all the goodness of a Thanksgiving meal wrapped up in a corn tortilla. Surprised I cook Thanksgiving, don’t be it is my fifth time and heck I even use my own homemade vegetable broth to baste […]

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A Few of My Favorite Tastes of Amsterdam

A Few of My Favorite Tastes of Amsterdam

by on August 22, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination

A tour of any city must never be rushed. To truly appreciate the urban landscape, one must meander its streets (or canals) and spend time getting a bite to eat. Yes, one must taste a city’s offerings. And Amsterdam offers many delightful tastes to enjoy. Here are three of my favorites. the Amsterdam Breakfast Sandwich […]

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Two Local Drinks to Enjoy in Amsterdam

Two Local Drinks to Enjoy in Amsterdam

by on August 16, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine

Amsterdam is always a good time… Happy Queens Day!

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Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Meal and Magic at Marker 88

Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Meal and Magic at Marker 88

by on May 20, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Sunset Sunday

Meals at sunset in the Florida Keys can be found up and down US1, the Overseas Highway. Directions to any of the places to watch the magic will also always include a mile marker. Of the 110 plus miles (or markers) from the mainland to Key West (mm 0), I’d recommend a few along the […]

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Enjoying a Coke at Villa del Cheff in Flores, Guatemala

Enjoying a Coke at Villa del Cheff in Flores, Guatemala

by on February 27, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine

On the short walk around the island town of Flores visitors can easily find the stretch of cafes and bars with a view of the lake. In fact, one earlier evening I took dinner at Il Terrazzo and watched my first sunset on Lake Peten. But this afternoon, the search was for a place to […]

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Sucia – Pan Asian Cuisine in Flores, Guatemala

Sucia – Pan Asian Cuisine in Flores, Guatemala

by on February 23, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine

In the countryside of Guatemala little variety exists in cuisine choice. The recent and long conflict that just ended in the 1990s (1960-1996) perhaps can be blamed for keeping travelers and other cultures away for years. So when I noticed a small Asian place in Flores, my curiosity peaked and I entered Sucia for a […]

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Three Favorites from the Upper Florida Keys

Three Favorites from the Upper Florida Keys

by on February 9, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination

I visit the Florida Keys often and when I tell people they often respond with, “Oh, Key West.” No, not exactly.  The Florida Keys are more than Key West. Much more.  The change in attitude begins at the latitude in the Upper Keys begin. Travel plans to the Florida Keys often center around Key West. But […]

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