Foodie Friday: 8 Hanukkah Dessert Recipes

By On December 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Starting tomorrow, the next eight days and nights are filled with important ritual for Jews worldwide: prayer, lighting the menorah, singing, and, last but certainly not least, some major noshing!

With traditional recipes passed down from both Ashkenazi and Sephardi ancestry, a Hanukkah-ready kitchen lures its guests with aromas ranging from […]

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Recipes From Abroad: Ottolenghi

By On August 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Being a traveler and a foodie often times go hand in hand. We at The Traveler’s Collection are no exception to that rule. Adventures abroad would be incomplete without dipping into authentic family-owned dives, local farmer’s markets, or exquisite haute-cuisine experiences. The difficulty for the foodie traveler, who typically eats out […]

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Exotic Cuisine: Galapagos Spiny Lobster Ceviche Recipe

By On June 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Today, June 28th, is National Ceviche Day! In honor of this quirky holiday, we’re bringing you one of the best ceviche recipes we’ve ever tried from Chef Angel Choez, executive chef aboard the M/Y Grace of Quasar Expeditions. Chef Choez says that “The best part of cooking aboard a yacht in the Galapagos is that the sounds […]

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Exotic Cuisine: Frittura Di Calamari

By On June 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

During the summer months in Italy, there is one dish that you cannot escape whether lunching seaside or dining in your local piazza. It’s the staple of summer fish dishes and I must admit, I can’t get enough… Frittura Di Calamari! I have it on every trip to the seaside, served in a brown paper […]

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Exotic Cuisine: Mexican Fish Tacos

By On January 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Mmm Mmm Mexican food… one of my favorites! This week I was craving something light but with a zing and naturally, fish tacos came to mind. Now, I know fish tacos aren’t the most authentic Mexican fare, but this recipe is served with a traditional freshly-made hot sauce that truly reminds me of the flavors […]

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Exotic Cuisine: Peruvian Causa with Fresh Water Shrimp Escabeche

By On September 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Aside from travel, one of my passions is cooking and learning how to recreate local dishes I have tasted while abroad. Nothing is more gratifying than mastering a dish and sharing it with friends and family… but since I can’t share these heavenly tastes with you, I’ll share the recipes instead! And with that, for […]

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