It was my first time in the fascinating city of New Orleans. The airport taxi dropped me at my hotel – the Pontchartrain Hotel – in the Garden District. I had decided to stay away from what I had assumed…
First Visit to New Orleans
It has been a while since I’ve shared about my travels. And I’d like to share my recent trip and first visit to New Orleans. The city exceeded my expectations in many, many ways. I was excited to see the…
Roaming the Countryside
While strolling through the picturesque villages of England, we stumbled upon signs indicating public footpaths. We followed some of the signs and they lead us through privately owned meadows and farmlands, sometimes encountering grazing sheep. It is important to note the attribute…
One of the Best Savory Pies in the Cotswolds
With my last post proclaiming my love for pasties, I shamelessly revealed my guilty adoration for piecrust. Anytime I sense the aroma of warm baked crust, I just need it. I want it. I just can’t resist the warm flakiness…
Pasty Love
First, I must declare that everything should be baked in a flaky crust. I am a huge fan of pie crust. Especially one that encloses a moist, delicious filling. On this road trip, I couldn’t resist ordering a flaky item…
Pub Dining and Inn Stay
I woke up in a room at the College Arms – an inn once owned by Henry VIII. The quaint rooms are nestled above a full service pub; of which I learned is typical of British Inns. As a traveler,…
Tasting San Juan, Puerto Rico – Day 5
April 21, 2013: My final day in San Juan. It’s been a while since I’ve had fruit. For some reason, fruit is hard to come by in restaurants… or they are hiding them from tourists – ha! I managed to…
Tasting San Juan, Puerto Rico – Day 3, 4
April 19, 2013: On my third day in San Juan, a group of us ventured back into Old San Juan and strolled the cobblestoned streets. For breakfast, I tasted the delicious, puffy round Mayorca bread. We later browsed shops and…
Tasting San Juan, Puerto Rico – Day 2
April, 18, 2013: On my second day in San Juan, I decided to take a ‘Drive Around Food Tour’ with Spün Food Tours. As a first time visitor to San Juan, this was a perfect intro to get a layout…
Tasting San Juan, Puerto Rico – Day 1
April 17, 2013: Upon arriving at the hotel, I checked in and set out to my first food experience in Puerto Rico. My target: La Jaquita Baya – a small eatery in the Miramar neighborhood. Known by locals as one of…
Tasting San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jetting off for a quick trip to San Juan, PR. This is my first time in the area and, of course, I’m planning to explore foods that enrich the island’s culture. I’ve made a list of eateries I stumbled upon…
