CIA Grand Opening in San Antonio
This past Saturday was the grand opening celebration for the CIA here in San Antonio. I've had several friends ask me if it is like the Central Intelligence Agency in Langley, VA. Nope. It's not much like that at all. This CIA is the Culinary Institute of America, a top culinary ...
Deep Dish, Pastrami & Mexican Oh My! Eating My Way Through Chicago.
As I mentioned in my last post, I took a quick trip up to Chicago at the beginning of this month. I attended a conference for work in Lombard IL, and while I stayed out in the burbs near my event, I did get to venture into the city once the conference wrapped up. Here ...
I’m Back! And A Give-A-Way Winner!
Sorry it's been so long since I've posted... I've had a lot going on. Here are some highlights of what I've been up to. Steve made me the best meal ever of saffron risotto and chicken piccata... I experimented with lower call desserts like this grapefruit granita... I went to Chicago for a few days for a conference for ...
Travel Tips For The Foodie Nomad
When I travel, food typically plays a huge role in planning my trip. I spend hours surfing the web for great restaurant recommendations, reading local food blogs to learn about regional specialties and referencing the dining section of the local paper to scout for any culinary events that may coincide with my trip. There are so ...
Great Pub Grub, Santa Fe Edition
Because it’s Friday, and because I could certainly use a pint or two after a long hard week of work and grad school – I thought I would share some of the pub grub highlights of our trip to Santa Fe. Though a confessed foodie, I’m certainly no food snob. In fact I’m ...
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