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Food Glorious Food in Florence, Italy

Food Glorious Food in Florence, Italy

If you love food as much as I do, once you step into Italy, you will be absolutely certain you’ve ventured into a culinary paradise. To say everything was delicious is an understatement. It was mind blowing. You can taste every single ingredient in the 

Mini Pavlovas

Mini Pavlovas

Need an easy, light, beautiful and tasty dessert for your next dinner party? Look no further than the cloud-like pavlova. The meringue dessert was created in New Zealand to honor the Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, who performed there and in Australia in the 1920s. According 

Exploring Taipei – Wulai

Exploring Taipei – Wulai

In my four days meandering Taipei and its vicinities, I visited Jiufen and ate a ton of amazing Taiwanese food.  I was determined to see as much nature as I possibly could within such a short trip. There are bigger national parks in central and 

Pan-Fried Potstickers

Pan-Fried Potstickers

Impress your friends and family by making your own potstickers for your next potluck or dinner party! Better yet, make it a potsticker party and have your friends over to help you make them. The dough and filling are incredibly easy to make but it 

Ecuadorian Lentil Stew & Rice

Ecuadorian Lentil Stew & Rice

I first discovered this delightful dish when my Ecuadorian friend Maria made it for me one day. She called it a “poor man’s dish” because everything in it is relatively inexpensive and yet it is a substantial and nutritious dinner. I was hooked at the 

Malaysian Wild Herbs & Rice Salad

Malaysian Wild Herbs & Rice Salad

Bursting with flavor, this wild herb rice salad, or nasi ulam, is a Malaysian dish that’s not only incredibly tasty but also incredibly healthy. If you live in Southeast Asia, you might easily find these herbs in your local markets or even growing in your 

Chow Down in Taipei – The Top 5 Eats

Chow Down in Taipei – The Top 5 Eats

When you visit Taipei, one of the first things that will hit you is the cornucopia of food establishments everywhere you turn! There are roadside stalls, fancy restaurants, meats on sticks, crazy dessert concoctions, a million cafes for the caffeine addicts, and everything in between. 

Exploring Taipei – Jiufen

Exploring Taipei – Jiufen

Taipei, Taiwan is a bustling city with tall skyscrapers, busy night markets, and beautiful temples, national monuments and museums. If you’re short on time and can only spend a couple of days in Taipei, it’s entirely possible to have a taste of Taiwan’s gorgeous natural 

Green Apple & Carrot Salad

Green Apple & Carrot Salad

  Years ago, one of my best friends visited me from England and made this amazing salad for dinner. She learned how to make this dish from her good friend from Oman, so this recipe has inadvertently traveled around the globe! I was unfamiliar with 

Tips for Solo Women Travelers

Tips for Solo Women Travelers

When I read travel articles or blogs, it feels like most of them feature extremely brave, extremely adventurous people who are up for anything from bungee jumping, partying with strangers at the beach at 3 am to riding a motorcycle in Mumbai, etc. They make