Deep red Thai chilies, translucent vermicelli noodles with green cilantro and mint, crispy brown egg rolls and sweet Nuoc Chan poured over chicken skewers—there are two things I know to be true of Vietnamese cuisine, it is both beautiful to look at and awakens the palate.
A Homage to the Cartagena Arepa Lady
For 40 years, Elaine (whom I’ve come to refer to as The Arepa Lady) has stood on a corner in Cartagena whipping up her modest arepas by flattening and shaping the maize, tossing the arepas in a vat of hot oil and serving them alongside colorful salsas in vibrant hues of green and red.
Chocolate in the Panamanian Jungle
Like most, I have a deep rooted love for chocolate and its uncanny ability to create smiles, alleviate pain, remedy bad days and bring comfort. I have always enjoyed the convenience with which I can pick up chocolate from my local Duane Reade but have never stopped to imagine the process by which chocolate is made..until now.
The Flavors of St. Martin
Although it seems like a dream now, two days ago the view outside my window was not a snow covered alley but rather the sway of palm trees over an enticing beach and the streaked blue of a Caribbean sea in St. Martin.
In Search of Authentic Cartagena Fare
With its rich colored buildings, vibrant culture and playful ambiance Cartagena is a city unlike any other. Whether channeling the days of writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez and strolling through romantic Old Town or enjoying salsa on warm balmy nights, this Colombian city has a little something for everyone. Of the many sights and attractions
