Homecoming Touching down in Montreal, it seemed as though we had just left. The European whirlwind was now a memory and while being thankful that we could make it happen, we were a little bummed out. Moving from country to country diving into the local culture and (of course) food was truly a wonderful experience […]
No Plans In Les Vans (part 1) – PEACH PIE and CAILLETTE
Les Vans As we wound along the edge of the Ardèche valley on our way to Les Vans we were eager and nervous. 15 years ago Eager to see the town we visited 15 years ago and see whether our memories remained true. We were nervous because our temporary landlord and longtime friend is now […]
Belgian Bublé – GREEN CURRY MUSSELS and BELGIAN WAFFLES
Buzz of Amsterdam After the buzz of Amsterdam, we were afraid that Antwerp would be a letdown. A wrong turn made the walk from the train station, a marvellous piece of architecture, to the hotel, very long. The McDonald’s of hotels We finally arrived at yet another Ibis hotel (the McDonald’s of hotels) and settled […]
Garfagnana: The Land Of Wolves And Witches – FORMENTON POLENTA WITH GARFAGNANA SAUCE and CHESTNUT PANCAKE WITH HONEY SPIKED FORMAGGIO FRESCO
The Serchio Valley Another forty degree day was on its way so we decided to escape into the hills in search of cooler weather, unfortunately, we would never find it. Northwest of Tuscany Garfagnana is a territory in the extreme Northwest of Tuscany, dominated by the Apuan Alps to the South, bordered by the Tuscan […]