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
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American-Indian-Haitian Comfort Food
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
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
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
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!
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
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…
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