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Hot Chocolate & Beignets in LA

In 2011, my wife and I traveled across the country to LA for my family's annual Thanksgiving get together. There are my parents, two sisters, and their husbands, with two nephews, twin nieces, and the baby niece all under 6 years old. We spent...

A Decadent Drink in Bologna

Being a university town, Bologna has a lot of great (affordable) cafes. It's also the gastronomic capital of Italy, so the odds are in your favor that you'll eat well. At Caffe Zamboni, you can indulge in a rich European-style hot chocolate or...

One in Every Color

Walking into the Mercat de la Boqueria is similar to walking into an artist's color palette. Full of local grown fruits, vegetables, chocolates, and signature take-away dishes, this was hands down the most vibrant market I have ever been to! These...

Southern Delight In Canyon Country

I was in Moab Utah, hiking Arches National Park in July. The desert landscape was foreign to me; the heat was not. After a particularly grueling 4 hour hike, I recall letting my mind wander to desserts as I trudged along through the sand and rock....

A mid-winter's dream feast

One reads about meals fit for kings, but during a stay at Kitchen-at-Camont I had a hand in preparing one. We shared the results of our labor among students, teacher, visitor and friend. We got out the good silver and set the table in the glow of...

Banana Mango French Toast

Near the Silliman University on Silliman Avenue, this quaint coffee shop with its variety of customers has a delectable French toast coated with chocolate syrup and whipped cream with banana and mango toppings. It made for a good brunch meal,...

Profiterole Paradise

If you’re a sweet tooth then welcome to paradise: Inci Patisserie, an iconic culinary landmark on the bustling Istiklal Street in Istanbul.

Here you can indulge in the patisserie’s famous profiteroles - pastries that at pumped with cream and...

Fresh Italian Custard

Ravenna, Italy, is perhaps best known for the beautiful mosaics that decorate the town, but an unexpected find my husband and I made in Ravenna was delicious Italian custard. We found the best selection of custards at the mind-blowing Forno...

Elvis Ice Cream Cake

True to its name, the Elvis ice cream cake at Parm (a modern take on a red-sauce Italian joint) includes raspberry ice cream, banana ice cream, and peanut butter ice cream. Throw in layers of chocolate, frosting, and a slice of bacon, and the King...