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Travel & Food History Articles


Culinary Delights From Dubai
Those of you who followed me around Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter during my trip to Dubai got a glimpse at many of the activities that


How I Eat Healthy While Traveling
A few weeks ago I was in Southern California to attend the Les Dames International Conference in Newport Beach and once I left the LA


How to Find Halal Food Spots While Traveling
Traveling across the state or across the world can be exciting and a chance to re-charge your internal batteries, a welcome a change of pace


Links Between Sicilian and Arab Cuisine
I love to learn about the history of food- how ingredients crossed the ocean traveled long distances along the Silk Road or made their way


Alpacas & Log Cabins in Galena, IL
I have basically been in the (bad) habit of resisting mini-vacations, not realizing how much I have needed to recharge and regroup and that it


Traveling with Spice
Travel. The word itself brings out such an inner energy and excitement that it’s hard to contain. It’s a word of action implying the possibility