How Do YOU Say Shaved Ice?
Since people first went up into the mountains and came back with snow or ice, people have been drizzling honey, fruit juice and other toppings on top to create a refreshing treat. The tradition of shaved ice probably originated in many places independently. Today, similar dishes are found throughout the world. For me, growing up in […]
Triple M: Houston-One Month Later
Houston, Texas has been our home for a month now. We relocated here for work, and will be in town for about 7 weeks. While work has taken the majority of our time, we have been able to get out occasionally to enjoy what the city has to offer. As you have probably figured out […]
Dateland, Arizona
Driving through the desert between Yuma and Phoenix on Interstate 8, just north of the border with Mexico, travelers pass Dateland, Arizona, population 416 (2010). From the 1920s, the Dateland was a water stop for trains, when steam engines had to get water every five or ten miles. Its location makes it a perfect stopping […]
Don’t Skip: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
[mappress mapid=”13″] Intro to Yogyakarta, Indoniesia Jogjakarta (Yogyakarta, or, locally, Jogja) was our last stop in Indonesia after a month of exploring in Bali, diving in the Gilis and Flores, relaxing in Lombok and communing with dragons in Komodo National Park. We wanted to see some of the famous temples not far from here, and […]
Don’t Skip: Invercargill and New Zealand’s Southland
Intro to New Zealand’s Southland Region From the Catlins in the East to Fiordland in the West, New Zealand’s Southland region is a land of rugged coastline, rolling plains, towering cliffs and ancient glaciers. It’s a nature-lover’s paradise, filled with opportunities to hike, bike and just plain get lost. Though Fiordland can be considered its […]
5 Fun Fruits to Discover in Southeast Asia
After being “home” for roughly a year since our year of travel in Asia/Southeast Asia I’ve begun to really miss the ready availability of inexpensive exotic fruit. I guess they aren’t so exotic if you are from Asia (oh, ho-hum I guess I’ll have some dragon fruit as a snack). I suppose apples and blackberries […]
Triple M: Lamb Chop Mecca
For those of you who have visited New Zealand I think you will agreed with the title of this post. Here in the US, on many a menu you will find listed “New Zealand Lamb Chops.” While often very good, you have to remember that they at bare minimum have made a 13hr flight from […]
“What’ll Ya Have?” at The Varsity
If you haven’t been to The Varsity . . . On everyone’s list of top to-do’s in Atlanta, The Varsity is somewhere you have to visit. With its retro decor, tiled walls and famous greeting of “What’ll ya have?” this little hot dog stand is a true Atlanta icon. Originally set up with nearby Georgia Tech students […]
A Year in Food: 2012
A look back at 2012 through our Foodie Eyes!
Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate
Vietnamese banh trang or rice paper wrappers are so delicate you can see through them. These images were captured near Ho Chi Minh City last year. These translucent discs made from water, rice and sometimes a bit of tapioca flour. They are dried in the sun over large woven bamboo racks. They are used to make delicacies such as spring and summer rolls.