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Life at Al Settimo Cielo

December 19, 2014 by Tim 13 Comments

wine and cheese

Green rolling hills of Umbria Travel north out of Orvieto towards the small village of Ficulle up into the green rolling hills of Umbria and you will find us hidden deep in the forest. We have taken on a house sit at a remarkable property that resides on top of its own hill. Seven terraces […]

Filed Under: Europe, food, Italy, photography Tagged With: food, italy, Umbria

These Super Foods Are the Perfect Way to Stay Healthy On Long Haul Trips

December 2, 2014 by Nat & Tim Leave a Comment

superfoods

Maintaining a healthy diet  Maintaining a healthy diet is difficult enough when at home, let alone when you are at work or in school. It is especially difficult when you are traveling for long periods. Maintaining a healthy diet seems nearly impossible. 

All cultures have different staples and access to different foods, but there are always […]

Filed Under: Asia, Australia, Europe, food, Guest post Tagged With: eating, food, long haul

Zushi: No Reservations Required (CLOSED)

September 5, 2014 by Tim 13 Comments

Zushi

Two wonderful women Years ago I was lucky to work with two wonderful women, one from Beijing, China and the other from Bangkok, Thailand. Both were employed as maids for the embassy where I cooked but both were also very accomplished cooks in their own right. Sujin, from Bangkok, was renowned for her amazing Thai […]

Filed Under: #honestfoodtales, food, Hawaii, Maui, United States, US, USA Tagged With: food, Hawaii, hawaiian, japanese, Maui, Zushi

Honest Food Tales – Serena Puosi – CROSTINI TOSCANI – PAPPA AL POMODORO

July 18, 2014 by guest post 20 Comments

tuscany

Discover Tuscany through food I love travel and three free days in a row mean a short escape from reality. I like to get in touch with cultures that are completely different from my own, meet local people and try new foods. Experimenting is part of the journey and I have no resistance when it […]

Filed Under: #honestfoodtales, food, Italy, recipe, recipes Tagged With: food, honest food tales, Italian recipe, italy, recipe, recipes, Soups and Salads, Starters and Mains

Honest Food Tales – Slow Vegan Travel

June 20, 2014 by guest post 4 Comments

AngloItalian

A Minimal Raw Food Experience At Giva in Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is a very popular destination for people who live and breathe healthy living, yoga, meditation and healthy food too. We soon perceived it after walking around the city and noticing that there were so many healthy food restaurants, cafes, stalls for smoothies prepared on […]

Filed Under: #honestfoodtales, Asia, food Tagged With: angloitalian follow us, chiang mai, food, honest food tales, thailand

SOM TOM aka GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

June 10, 2014 by Tim 7 Comments

Som Tom

Weird and gangly All over the island of Maui you will spot trees loaded with papaya. A weird and gangly looking tree capable of growing tall to reach the sun and producing large clusters of fruit, papaya grows effortlessly in the tropics. Modest fruit It is modest in flavour but has lots of hidden uses and […]

Filed Under: #honestfoodtales, Hawaii, recipe, recipes, Thailand, United States, US, USA Tagged With: food, green papaya salad, som tom, Soups and Salads

HAWAIIAN CHILI WATER

May 26, 2014 by Tim 6 Comments

Hawaiian Chili Water

Hawaiian Chili Water One thing you find in just about every place in the world is some kind of hot sauce ready to liven up any dish that is lacking. We have always been big fans of unique hot sauces (check out our post with jackfruit hot sauce recipe) and don’t miss a chance to […]

Filed Under: #foodtourism, #honestfoodtales, #worldfoodtourism, Maui, recipe, recipes, United States, US, USA Tagged With: Condiments and Drinks, food, Hawaii, hawaiian chili water, Maui

Honest Food Tales – Pastry Chef Online

April 18, 2014 by Nat & Tim 4 Comments

Saxapahaw General Store Many people spend years of their lives traveling around the globe in search of the perfect meal. That experience that will stand out among all other culinary experiences. That perfect bite. Entire television shows are devoted to this idea, and they stir up wanderlust in their viewers. While I do enjoy traveling […]

Filed Under: #foodtourism, #honestfoodtales, #worldfoodtourism, United States, US, USA Tagged With: food, saxapahaw general store

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