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Welcome to the Pyrenees. We hope you’re hungry.
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Eating–lots and lots of it–is a prominent activity on most blog/press trips, but Spain really ups the ante exponentially. “We just finished lunch,” Rich said, as we met in the lobby of Hotel Bernat de So to leave for dinner. Having arrived slightly later, I’d missed the mid-afternoon … Continue reading
Valencia, Spain in 4 plates
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** In the world of “alta cocina,” (translation: high-class cooking) one of the greatest achievements to which chefs aspire is earning a Michelin star. A Michelin star is a global stamp of approval that says “This food is capital G “Good.” Two Michelin stars means “This food is even … Continue reading
Saturday Brunch: Chilaquiles Verdes
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: As indicated ** After spending the morning finishing up a 1,500 word essay on living in Mexico City, I was hungry and only one dish would satisfy me: chilaquiles. The Masa AssAssin Among the joys of Mexican food–and there are so many: the full color spectrum on your plate; the … Continue reading
One Ingredient: Artichokes
[in which we resuscitate the occasional series, "One Ingredient"] Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photo: minwoo * When your husband is a chef who happily turns out meals, you don’t have a whole lot of motivation to labor over the stove, but I had to get into the kitchen. Spending hours at a stretch in front … Continue reading
Passports With Purpose
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo Francisco and I are always interested in people who are able to transform an amazing idea into an even more amazing project that makes a tangible, positive difference in people’s lives. So we’re proud to be participating in Passports With Purpose, which starts today and runs through the end … Continue reading