Rosemary and Irish Cheddar Gougeres

by Karista Bennett Spring seems to be a celebration all by itself. The landscape blooms out of a winter’s sleep, temperatures rise with occasional warm breezes, the days are longer and celebrations of the new season and festive occasions commence. For me, spring brings a long list of birthdays, Mother’s Day and Graduations, keeping the...

Appetizer April 2015

March 22, 2015

Beach at Tulum Ruins, Cozumel, Mexico -- VRAI Magazine

Postcards from the Caribbean

[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none” inner_container=”true”][vc_column width=”1/1″][image type=”none” float=”left” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” src=”14120″][gap size=”2.313em”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”all” no_margin=”true”][vc_column width=”1/1″][columnize][custom_headline type=”center” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]The Story[/custom_headline] [dropcap]I[/dropcap] am sure by now, we’re all ready for winter to end, But you just never know what Mother Nature is going to throw at us. Will she lull us into...

All Issues Latin America - Caribbean March 2015 Travel

March 5, 2015

Marinated Pork and Mango Skewers with Coconut Rice

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output][custom_headline type=”center” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”true”]The Story[/custom_headline] [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his is the time of year that images of sandy beaches and turquoise oceans dance in my head. The chill of winter is gone and spring fever is upon us once more. With the spring comes warmer temperatures (or with the hope of warmer...

Food Main Dish March 2015 Pork

February 28, 2015

The Return of the Carnivores

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column][text_output] [dropcap] O [/dropcap]ne of the many pleasant surprises on my return to London last month after more than a year away was the resurgence of the meat scene in dining. Hunting can be a polarizing subject but there is no denying that is has been a long-standing (and debated)...

All England Europe February 2015 Food Issues Travel

February 26, 2015

Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain -- VRAI Magazine

Beauty Abounds in Barcelona

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All Europe February 2015 Issues Spain Travel

February 24, 2015

A Delicate and Delightful Greek Trifle Dessert

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column][text_output][dropcap] F [/dropcap]or the ideal dessert for Valentine’s Day or a special dinner for two, I like to refer to my Dad George, award winning restaurateur of The Olive Tree Greek Restaurants, and his famous trifle for something a little bit romantic! [blockquote type=”center”]Delicate, fruity and so easy to make,...

All Dessert February 2015 Food Issues

February 22, 2015

South Philly Red Gravy Recipe from Philly Food Girl

The Story It was August 2013 and I’m standing in the kitchen of a very popular South Philly Italian restaurant, Villa di Roma. I had just moved to Philadelphia from Kansas a few months before and my intro class in culinary school was taking a tour of the kitchen. I’m listening to the owner talk...

All Beef February 2015 Food Main Dish Pork

February 15, 2015

Chicken Gaston Gerard

[vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column][vc_column_text][text_output][/text_output][text_output] If there were ever a chicken recipe that defied the boring and sometimes bland reputation of chicken, this would be the recipe. Chicken Gaston Gerard tastes like a guilty pleasure; decadence unleashed and ripe with exquisite flavor and silky texture. I felt almost giddy when I happened onto this French...

All Chicken February 2015 Food Issues Main Dish

February 12, 2015

Blood Orange Bourbon Fizz

[vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column][text_output][/text_output][text_output] [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his year, my husband and I will be celebrating our 17th Valentine’s Day together. Just saying that out loud makes me sound old. We were introduced in high school by our brothers and have been inseparable ever since. I guess that makes us high school sweethearts. That phrase alone sounds vintage. Vintage is...

All Beverages Cocktails February 2015 Food Holidays Issues Valentine's Day

February 10, 2015

Chinese Vegan Radish Cake -- VRAI Magazine

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Chinese Vegan Radish Cakes

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All Asia - Pacific Asian February 2015 Food Hong Kong Issues Travel

February 5, 2015

Chocolate Raspberry Pavlova with Ganache

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All Dessert February 2015 Food Pies & Tarts

January 27, 2015

Floating Village of Vietnam - VRAI Magazine

Cruising the Mekong Delta – The Antithesis of a Groundhog Day Vacation

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output]The Story: “So where are you going for your vacation?” I asked Ellie. She quickly responded, “Back to the resort in Mexico, you know, the same place I’ve been going to for the last few years.” “Why do you go to the same place year after year?” I knew the...

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