Canal de Bourgogne: A slow easy cruise

The Burgundy is well known for its gastronomy, history and excellent wines. It is old France - a land of culture with historic castles, Roman roads and magnificent Romanesque churches. As you slowly cruise along...

Chill out, Relax, and let me cook you dinner. French Style...

I’m feeling generous today. You must all be tired after a hard week’s posting and working, so let Fripouille do the cooking. All you have to do is kick off your shoes, hang out, and let me pour you a glass of...

Dog Gastronomy in Paris at 'Mon Bon Chien'

Taking your dog along on a trip to Paris, don't feel bad because they are not sharing your sensory, culinary experience.There is at least one place where you can take your best friend.The aptly named Mon Bon Chien (my good dog) does not lack ambition and calls itself 'the...

Happy Cows for the Gastro Geeks...Thanks to Mother in Singapore

I never quite fathomed how hard working people could survive on junk food. Call me a French snob if you will? Real food matters to me. Once you get past the retro looks the folks at Mother could be onto something. What Mother knows best is to make sure that even Geeks know...

Italian Biscotti Traditions

My grandparents immigrated to the United States from Puglia Italy in 1912. Like many Italians they brought their culture, traditions and recipes. Our family has especially enjoyed our traditional Christmas Eve...

Route du Vin: Lavaux, CH Becomes A UNESCO World Heritage Site

 The Lavaux is a region in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland was developed mostly by monks about 800 years ago. The vineyards of Lavaux can be traced back to the 11th century. The villages are strung together by...

Vieste (Foggia) Puglia, Italy: Not Just Another Italian Village

Vieste is a town and comune in the province of Foggia. The Region is Apulia in the southeast of Italy. This old medieval town stands on the eastern coastline of the Gargano, a peninsula protruding towards...

Cape Cod 101: Clams, Cod and Oysters

I read this entertaining piece on NYTimes.com  about the state of the food business in Cape Code and I thought I would share it with you. I've always wanted to go on a gastronomical adventure and now I might...

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