When in Miami, Do as the Locals Do and Eat Cuban Food

As soon you step off the plane in Miami International Airport www.miami-airport.com, you immediately detect you’re somewhere different: An enticing, aromatic scent fills the air. Follow your nose through the terminal, and you’ll find at least one Cuban food stand stacked with hot pastries and a barista dispensing strong cups of coffee. Whether arriving or departing, I can never resist buying a bag of picadillo empanadas (hand pies) and a cortadito (espresso with steamed milk).

2021-04-26T23:01:31-04:00April 27th, 2021|Categories: Cuban, Cuban, Featured, Regions, Southeast|Tags: , |Comments Off on When in Miami, Do as the Locals Do and Eat Cuban Food

10 Must-Go Chocolate Stops in the U.S.A.

The mere thought of chocolate can bring smiles. Cacao has been used to uplift the spirits of those lucky enough to get their hands on it since it was first discovered. These days, there’s great news for all chocolate lovers: Not only can chocolate satisfy sweet teeth, it’s chock full of antioxidants and other health benefits—let that fact quell any guilt you may feel about indulging in bars or truffles! To help ensure you’re never without a sweet treat—especially on vacation!—trust your taste buds to these 10 drool-worthy chocolatiers and chocolate-making tours across the U.S.A.

10 Foodie Experiences from Classic Movies

“I'll have what she's having” is arguably one of the most recognized lines in movie history. Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron's 1989 “When Harry Met Sally” humorously explores the difference between men and woman and whether or not they can really be friends. Sally, played by Meg Ryan, is depicted as a picky eater who wants things the way she wants them. She's eating a deli sandwich in the classic scene, proof that movie food scenes layer theme into cuisine.

2018-10-31T19:48:18-04:00October 11th, 2018|Categories: Featured, Midwest, Northeast, Regions, South, Southeast, Trends & Trails, West Coast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on 10 Foodie Experiences from Classic Movies

Louisiana-Grown Rice

“Have a rice day” is the greeting you'll get in Crowley, Louisiana. Rice has reigned in this self-proclaimed “rice capital” of the Cajun prairie since the late 1800s. Crowley's rice history goes back to the completion of the railroad, which led to the sale of abundant prairie land rich for growing the crop. Several advances in equipment, technology and plant varieties all led to the grain prospering in this region of Southwest Louisiana. Rice fields still dot the landscape today.

2019-10-07T16:56:26-04:00September 27th, 2018|Categories: Cajun/Creole Recipes, Featured, Producers & Purveyors, Recipes, Regions, South|Tags: , |Comments Off on Louisiana-Grown Rice
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