Soon you’ll be saying, “More pintxos please!” What are pintxos by the way? Pronounced “pinchos” this Spanish appetizer is specific to the Basque region of northern Spain. The name is derived from a Spanish word that means spike, where the appetizer is usually held together by a toothpick or skewer. Pintxos come in all forms from raw fish to marinated …
Charmed in China: The Best Way to Spend a Layover in Beijing
If you have the chance to travel to Beijing or come across a flight with a layover, I highly encourage you to do it. Scheduling a tour is the most convenient and stress free way to capitalize on your time. One can easily enter China on a temporary basis by showing the layover ticket information at customs. Below I’ll share …
Marrakech Maze: Travel Tips & Culinary Culture
Morocco is not what you’d expect, nor what you’d imagine. The roads of the medina may be a maze, but it’s guaranteed you’ll get lost in more ways than one. This place is a shock to the senses, similar to none. Marrakech invites you to get lost in the melodic music of Berber tradition, the hum of the hectic medina, …
Israeli Eats: The Best Restaurants and Food in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem
When one thinks of Israel, amazing food generally comes to mind. The country offers a unique mixture of Israeli, Jewish, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine. Even if you’re already a fan of hummus and falafel, your taste buds are in for a treat if you get a chance to taste the local food. The variety is plentiful, and the healthy …
Roman Ravioli
Some things cannot be learned from a book and must be gained from actually living in the moment, feeling the dough in your hands, rolling up your sleeves, and stroking the back of your hand across your cheek to brush away untamed hair, leaving a trail of flour dust, as a road not leading to Rome, rather ravioli. I had …
Swift Spring: Armed with Whips, Shots and Sips
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. To help ease the transition from winter to spring and promote good health, one particular Czech tradition involving a swift whip is quite silly yet subordinate to none. The intent is harmless and the effect is allegedly healthful. The Czech tradition of the pomlázka is a pagan practice that involves …
Guest Chef at Na Krétě Restaurant in Hořovice, Czech Republic
In this video I’m cooking two vegan dishes as guest chef with owner Miloš Koželuh at Na Krétě Restaurant in Hořovice, Czech Republic.