Baking challah on a Friday morning (or afternoon, if you’re a procrastinator like me) is a time-honored tradition. But it can also be intimidating to try out. A family’s challah recipe is always a work in process – it can take weeks, months or years to tweak it to just the way you want it. … Read more
Morocco is a land of enchantment and wonder. When you walk around the seaside town of Essaouira you see Morocco come to life. The smells of spices in the souk will stimulate your senses and your appetite. At the epicenter of Moroccan culture is the food – shopping for it, preparing it, and eating it … Read more
The smell of sautéed onions, bell peppers and garlic filled the kitchen. Our children 6 and 3 years old were laughing wearing their chef’s hats and aprons as Norma guided them gently through the process of forming and filling their own homemade empanadas. As a parent, it was a pleasure watching their little hands form … Read more
We had an amazing time trekking El Chalten during our family trip to Patagonia, but the long days on the trail left us with little energy for our usual money-saving plan to cook dinner at “home”. Fortunately, the El Chalten restaurant scene is alive and well! Despite the remote location, they were some of the … Read more
Prior to arriving in Chile we heard that Chileans are known to be friendly and welcoming. During our hosted visit to MontGras Winery in Chile’s Colchagua Valley our family was shown firsthand Chilean hospitality (and wine) at its finest. Gonzalo, our host, took us on a comprehensive tour of MontGras’ expansive property. As Californians and … Read more
Explore the old city and climb the walls of Dubrovnik… check. Take the aerial tram up to the lookout above the city… check. Dine at one of the many delicious restaurants… check. Looking for day trips from Dubrovnik to get a better feel for the surrounding area? Consider exploring the Peljesac Peninsula to taste Dalmatian … Read more