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Taco Salad in Madrid on a Budget
Restaurants in Madrid as full-time travelers give us sticker shock! Tapas can be an affordable option, but they’re often too carb heavy, especially in summer. Add drinks and it starts to get expensive. The grocery stores and farmers’ markets have budget-friendly ingredients, so it made sense to do our own cooking. This taco salad cost only €7.27 for two people, including a side of tortilla chips!
Champa and Khmer Ginger Cake (“Ginrong Laya”)
This traditional ginger cake is a celebratory dessert in parts of Vietnam and Cambodia. If you're looking for a way to mix history, culture, and food, this mildly sweet donut-like dessert is a perfect fit.
Eat Like a Local: A Full-Time Traveler's Guide to Mastering Meals on the Road
In the whirlwind of full-time travel, our Airbnb kitchens are more than places where we cook; they're the heart of our nomadic home. The simple joy of preparing a meal, the comfort of familiar tools, and the occasional indulgence in local flavors define our journey.
A Taste of Memory: Journeying Through Kraków and My Mother's Kitchen
Krakow surprises me. I don’t expect to feel such a strong emotional connection to my adopted Polish mother, Maxine, when I arrive in Poland for the first time.
Dreamy Cappuccinos, Seaside Vibes, and Unexpected Bonds in Cyprus
Our ideal morning starts with a walk to a local coffee shop or pastacceria with outdoor seating where we leisurely sip cappuccinos…
Savoring Winter: Athens, Chestnuts, and Sweet Memories
We head back from Aeropagus Hill on this lively Saturday afternoon and there’s a festive mood all around us. The street musicians are everywhere, the outdoor restaurants are buzzing, and the energy of Athens is palpable. Street carts are loaded with roasted chestnuts and grilled corn. I step up to the open flame …
Pizzelles: A Family Recipe and a Taste of Heritage
My first encounter with these fragrant, delicious snowflake cookies was when I was in third grade and a friend who had an Italian mother brought them to school and shared them with me.
WhatsApp and cannoli
Our search for cannoli yesterday got sidetracked, so it was the first thing on my mind this morning. Kevin’s primary agenda was to find a good cup of cappuccino. I knew for both of us to be happy, I needed to find a place that sold both.
Now we’re pizza snobs
There’s an unwritten expectation throughout Italy that pizzas are “personal” size and each person gets their own. Even though they aren’t sized that way, we are game because it means we get to taste different varieties.…