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October 17, 2010

Roam – if you want to…

There are times when I go stir-crazy at home.

When the travel bug hits – I could follow in the footsteps of an 80’s band and lose myself in videos of mountain climbers, martial artists and tribal leaders.

“Roam if you want to-oo… Roam around the world” – by the B52s.

Or – I can hit the road and use food as my ticket to another country.

Fresh veggies in an Oakland garden transported us to Italy. Scott insisted on picking his heirloom tomatoes moments before he was ready to prep them for this delightful caprese platter with fresh basil leaves, fresh mozzarella balls and sourdough baguette slices.
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September 20, 2010

In My Belly: Exploring St. Petersburg flavors

Original post on my Brainpickings

ST. PETERSBURG – I need coffee in the morning. This has been true since my figure skating days and now on my early morning shifts in the newsroom.

The kitchenette and hot water pot in my hotel room have been a blessing on my two-week stay. I can start off my morning with a hot cup of coffee and a small breakfast of bread, sausage and cheese. I’m not a huge fan of breakfast, but my morning ritual helped me survive my lectures.

I like grocery shopping in other countries. It’s always a treat to see what other folks eat outside of the tourist zone. In St. Petersburg, I have learned to skip the extra fee for a plastic bag and use my backpack for shopping.

After class, I treat myself to a culinary adventure.

I enjoyed the savory sauce over the noodles, beef and white mushrooms at Terrassa.
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August 11, 2010June 10, 2020

In My Belly: Vegas Breakfast

Download episode 3 of ‘In My Belly.’ Serve up this Vegas edition of my food podcast with a mimosa by the pool.

During my Las Vegas trip, I had plenty of options to fight the hangover blues. After waking up and checking the weather – I discovered it was 90 degrees by 8 a.m. I gave up on morning running plans and took care of my belly.

Inside Caesar’s Palace, I skipped the buffet and sampled international options for breakfast, from congee to crepes.

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