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Foodie Traveler Spotlight: Lisbon, Portugal

December 10, 2017 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal is also its largest city. With a sprawling population of more than 3 million people within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area’s 100.05 km limits, it is also the 11th most popular urban area in the European Union. Lisbon is the western most capital city in Europe and sits on the Iberian Peninsula bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. This cosmopolitan city is admired as an important hub for finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts,… Read More

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Selecting the Right Cookware for Your Holiday Meals

December 7, 2017 by Missy Dwyer 1 Comment

These days there is a broad range of cookware to choose from and when you go shopping, they all make similar claims. The costs vary based on the different materials they are made of, but does cost make a real difference? When you are cooking for the holidays, you need to know how to pick the best cookware to make your family’s holiday favorites. Here is a list of the different types of popular cookware and their qualities. Use this… Read More

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3 Easy and Cheap Recipes for Your Next Family Reunion

November 20, 2017 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Family reunions are meant to be occasions of love and happiness. But they can also cause a lot of stress if you are clueless about which dishes to serve. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Here are three easy and cheap recipes for your next family reunion. 1. Marinated Mixed Olives This tangy, spicy appetizer is guaranteed to be a hit. Assorted olives jazzed up with citrus slices, fresh herbs, and a dash of red pepper flakes – easy, but… Read More

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5 Exotic Foods To Try Before You Die

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Food is amazing, no one can deny. So much time, effort and resources are put into expanding and enjoying the world of culinary creations. Most people and countries have their own common foods and for people, their diet tends to consists of the same 10-15 meals in rotation. For the more adventurous eaters, unusual and uncommon meals are a must. However, going beyond that, there are a number of truly wonderful meals that are quite unheard of but amazing in… Read More

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Top 4 Foodie Cities In Europe

November 18, 2017 by Missy Dwyer 1 Comment

Europe is famous for many things such as its art, architecture, music, and fashion. It is also famous for its food. As with many aspects of human life, Europe has had a great influence on the food that is eaten worldwide. In fact, many foods that are considered staple in many parts of the work actually originated from Europe. European cities are great food hubs in their own right and getting through all of them would take a lifetime. Luckily,… Read More

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Top 5 Italian Dishes to Cook at Home

November 10, 2017 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Italian food is recognized globally for being such a delicacy. The trick here is that a lot of their traditional dishes can find their way to your own kitchen. Here we make a list of numerous dishes that are not only easy to make at home, but will make you feel like a true Italian cook. Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato, and Pesto Tarts Begin your meal with antipasti. These tarts are inexpensive and easy to do. You can serve them as… Read More

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The Best Cities for Foodies in the U.S.

November 5, 2017 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Americans have added the word “foodie” to their vocabulary, to speak about a person who loves dining and trying new stuff with different flavors, and exploring the variety of options while having an experience of discovering food. Definitely, the best part of discovering a new place is in the food. Each place has diversity in their cuisine, some stay true to their cultural side and local dishes, and others keep on reinventing themselves and keeping up with the changing society.… Read More

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Three Thanksgiving Recipes for 2017

November 1, 2017 by Missy Dwyer 1 Comment

Thanksgiving is a fantastic holiday. It’s a family gathering, a time of peace and relaxation, when you eat a delicious Thanksgiving meal prepared with care and love. It’s a long-lasting tradition to cook a turkey for dinner – a turkey that will be remembered for half a year, while the next half is in anticipation for another mouthwatering turkey. There are several ways to cook a turkey, and almost all of them can be a guaranteed way to cook an… Read More

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3 Easy Fall Dessert Recipes

October 25, 2017 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Fall time is a season of many things: Halloween, pumpkins, warm sweaters and the like. It’s also the season of desserts. From Thanksgiving leading up to Christmas, desserts are taking center stage and there is no better time to whip out your oven mitts and apron than now. Making desserts can be a taxing process, taking hours and even days depending on the dessert to be made. This involves preparing of ingredients, mixing, baking, decorating and presenting. Luckily, we’ve compiled… Read More

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Three Fun and Delicious Recipes You Can Make With Your Kids

October 20, 2017 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Teaching children how to cook can be a wonderful experience, both for the parent and the child. It could spark a lifelong passion for the culinary arts, but at the very least it’ll ensure that the children will know how to cook a delicious and healthy meal in the future. But it doesn’t mean that teaching them will be a boring ordeal, because there are plenty of fun and interesting recipes that children will love to help you make, especially… Read More