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Pão
Argentina / Continental US / Pennsylvania / South America

Pão

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Rachel • 2 Comments

Yesterday I arrived home, after a couple very long days at work, to a large brown amazon package on my doorstep. My kitten, Zéb, was thrilled about the three layers of boxes now available to him as playspace. I was overwhelmed by a very generous gift from my Aunt and Uncle for my recent graduation … Continue reading →

Haiti

American-Indian-Haitian Comfort Food

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Rachel • 1 Comment

I spent four months in India last fall. That’s over 100 days and over 300 meals. I ate at dozens of restaurants in a few different regions of the country and found a place at the table in several family homes. Of all of the warm, spicy, flavorful dishes I ate, a few nestled their … Continue reading →

Why It’s Better to Eat Food with your Hands
India / Southeast Asia

Why It’s Better to Eat Food with your Hands

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Rachel • 2 Comments

This one took me a little while to catch on to, but in India (at least in Pune) most people eat their meals with their hands–specifically their right hand. You serve food with your left. Most nights this means using your roti to pick up cooked vegetables and spoon them into your mouth, mixing warm … Continue reading →

A Budget Guide to Madrid
Europe

A Budget Guide to Madrid

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Rachel • Leave a comment

Madrid is located in the center of Spain, and is connected to other major cities by air and trains. The city is known for its many dining options and its vast culture. Explore the museums during the afternoons. Madrid can be explored on a budget. The city has many museums, and in many of these … Continue reading →

Barcelona on a Budget
Europe / Other

Barcelona on a Budget

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Rachel • 2 Comments

A guide to Barcelona. Barcelona is a city located in the northeastern region of Catalonia in Spain. This city is known for its architecture and can be explored on a budget. Most of the city can be explored on foot, and sightseeing has no charge. The city’s markets and tapas bars make dining simple for … Continue reading →

Beignets and Snow Balls and Crawfish, Oh My!
Continental US / South

Beignets and Snow Balls and Crawfish, Oh My!

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Rachel • 6 Comments

I would be remiss if I didn’t devote an entire post about my week in New Orleans to food. Man, is the food good there. From beignets at Cafe du Monde to fresh crawfish and snowballs you can’t go hungry in NOLA. Here are a few of my favorite eats from our trip last week. … Continue reading →

“Getcha veggies heah!” Boston’s Historic Farmer’s Market
Continental US / New England

“Getcha veggies heah!” Boston’s Historic Farmer’s Market

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Rachel • Leave a comment

    Yelling in Boston accents, locals squeezing by on either side, fresh fruit, all in the midst of Boston’s historic downtown. It doesn’t get much more authentic than this. Haymarket has been around since 1830, and is still known as the spot where you can get the cheapest, freshest produce. Because the vendors buy … Continue reading →

Just In Case You Don’t Have an Italian Grandmother…
Continental US / New England

Just In Case You Don’t Have an Italian Grandmother…

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Rachel • 3 Comments

The bright colors, the delicious food, the carnival games, the quick Italian shouted across the streets. These are just a few of the many reasons to go to a Italian Feast or Procession in Boston’s Italian North End. Really, anyone who cares for food at all would put the North End at the top of … Continue reading →

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