Growing fruit and vegetables in just 10% of a city's gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15% of the local population with their 'five a day', according to new research. In a study published in Nature Food, academics from the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of...
It's not uncommon to find ourselves scouring our addictive social feeds for inspiration on color and other stimulating content, and more often than not, glimpses of amazingly-styled food seep through. From color to texture, to stories, there are true food artists out there creating fantastic visual artworks that even evoke tastes and smells through...
Do you ever get the feeling that you were born in the wrong country? I was probably Italian in another life and I think my obsession with coffee is proof of it. You may or may not be aware of the importance of coffee in Italian culture, but I suspect that...
Hosting a wine tasting party makes for a chic social gathering (yes, please!). However, most people are intimidated by the process, unaware of how easy and fun it can be to impress your friend with your little amateur sommelier skills. Here’s a handy guide on how to provide some divine entertainment...
The name may be familiar to you but Brazilian ambrosia is different from the American and European recipes. Made with milk, eggs, sugar and cinnamon, this traditional, homely dessert has been around for centuries and was a part of some of the most sophisticated meals in Minas Gerais. Ambrosia is a common...
Delicious and very substantial, this traditional Brazilian dish is a national culinary staple (and easily found in local eateries). Feijoada is a stew of beans with beef and pork of Portuguese origin. It is also commonly prepared in Macau, Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Goa and India. Brazilians typically enjoy this hearty meal...
Many great and colorful things come to mind when we think of Brazil. To you, it may be the 2016 Olympic games, the fabulous glitter and feathers of the Carnaval, the majestic tropical rainforest, Pele’s incredible football legacy, or maybe it’s talking CGI-animated macaws. In this particular instance, I was enthused...
Upon our discovery of The Elephant Story, one of the most unique venues in Texas, we were drawn to the rarest and most exclusive coffee in the world, Black Ivory Coffee. Here's what we learne from this very rare delicacy.Ten years in the making, Black Ivory Coffee is created through...
It’s funny how I came across this little treasure...
Sugar, spice and everything nice have come together in Victoria Amory's eclectic collection of colors and flavors in her namesake line. Born in Spain, Victoria Amory has set herself apart as a passionate cook, award-winning author, lifestyle TV personality, entrepreneur and tastemaker, and is now leading the way for the...
The last couple of years have been really dramatic for raw food diets, as raw cuisine has started to make its huge mark in the fine dining panorama. Some of the best US raw food eateries are in uber-trending cities, such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and DC, where...
Discovering good bourbon is like striking gold. Or double gold, in the case of Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon. THE NAME OF THIS AWARD-WINNING SPIRIT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION, BUT IT WAS ITS STORY WHAT GOT US REALLY INTERESTED. Its name hails from historical ties to the Old Fitzgerald brand. It was long...
Our friend and top chef, Carlos La Cruz, was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, but truly thrived and made a name for himself in New York City. The chef honed his career as manager in some pretty hip restaurants such as Rancho Cafe, Virgil BBQ in Times Square, Times...
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