Sometimes the city of Florence is so overwhelming with its art, that one forgets about the food. Fortunately, there are extremely pleasant reminders at least three times a day, and no one ever leaves Italy complaining about the meals. The tradition of art here is as old and deep as the culinary traditions, which sometimes [...]
Our first destination in Singapore was Chinatown. We just missed the celebration of the Chinese New Year , which this year is the year of the Tiger. We missed the celebrations by one day, but luckily, the spirit of the festivities were still in its death throes of passion. The Chinese New Year is unique [...]
Whenever I used to hear of or think about Singapore I always thought culturally dynamic island nation. However, this was when I knew certain elements of Singapore and had studied some of the cultural traditions such as Cantonese Opera, I had never before been there. After last month I might still think of the cultural [...]
In the city of Baltimore, Maryland the art scene is alive and well. The artistic hub for the city is in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon. Here you will find an array of museums and galleries wherein the collections vary from ancient artifacts to contemporary works by the artists of today. The Walters Art Museum [...]
With winter just around the corner in some cities, and coming on strong in others, it is time to consider the ways in which to keep warm. For some people this means an update in their wardrobe. Chunky snow boots and great scarves become the fashion. Another way to stay warm, is to heat up [...]
A new direction in how we eat comes with the addition of drop in grills to our outdoor kitchens. There is suddenly a shift in the way we think about food, and preparation becomes less of a hassle and more of a pleasure. Cooking on a grill is a bit like daydreaming, it seems to [...]
Anyone who has spent time in Singapore knows that is is all about the food. Singaporeans love their food, and this provides the opportunities for all those interested in diverse cuisine with many options to love their food as well. And in abundance, as there are many locations to discover the flavors, through the hawker [...]
New York is a diverse place harboring lots of different cultures. In fact there are few cities around the world that has as large a range of restaurants. Some of the top New York restaurants have unsurpassed quality and many of the chefs are celebrities with many having TV shows. Much of the food available [...]