Posts Tagged ‘Traveling’

On my recent trip to Guatemala, I discovered its rich and unique coffee. It got me thinking, I  definitely don’t write about coffee as much as I should, considering how much I love Coffee. On almost every cobblestone street in Antigua, you can find a wonderful cafe. Many of them have a modern look and feel, which creates an interesting contrast with the antique Baroque city walls. Like many homes and businesses in this timeless city, they often open into interior courtyards filled with vining plants, ferns, and tropical trees. One of my […]

Pupusa in the Uto-Aztecan Nawat language means “to stuff,” or “to puff up.” I just got back from Guatemala and El Salvador, feeling recharged and full of new food inspiration. El Salvador is a lovely, vibrant country. The trip was about surfing, sunshine, and slowing down. The waves were on the “smaller” side, around 3 feet. It’s a point break; they always go right, and I’m goofy, so it was a bit of a challenge. I learned some things, built up my paddling arms, and connected with the beautiful, warm […]

I just returned from the South of France with the Gehrhardt crew. We stayed in a little town named Cerbère. The town of Cerbère didn’t have much to it but the neighboring towns of Banyuls and Colliouere were quaint and what you would expect for a town in South France. Besides the quaintness of these towns, they also boast another great feature, both towns produced wine. Ahh music to my wino ears. From my brief wine education, I knew that I liked French wines. Not that I drink French wines […]

[rating: 3] Voodoo Doughnut (Portland, OR) – I had to try it. I’m not big on sugar treats but I had to have a bite from the famous Voodoo Doughnut shop. The line was long, about a 25 minute wait (it was a weekday). Once I stepped inside, I was pleasantly entertained by the menu item names – The Old Dirty, Cock and Balls, Portland Cream, Grape Ape… just to name a few. The decor was as vibrant and playful as their doughnut decorations and naming conventions. I decided to […]