We set off from Dingle for our exploration of the Slea Head Drive, which loops around part of the Dingle peninsula. It's a combination of striking sea coast, emerald green fields dotted with sheep, and ancient drystone structures - including beehive huts. First, a view over the coast. Even on a ... continue reading...
Dingle, Ireland
We chose Dingle as our base to explore southwestern Ireland - it's a friendly little town that still feels a bit "off the beaten path". Our wonderful B&B, Pax Guesthouse, is up on a hill just at the edge of town, which means we had this view of the mouth of Dingle Harbor from our ... continue reading...
The Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Ireland's Ring of Kerry, on the far southwest coast, is known for being one of the most picturesque areas of the country. And ever since Star Wars: The Last Jedi came out, it's also become famous as the setting for Luke's hideaway. Nope, we didn't see any porgs. But there's a chocolate factory, ... continue reading...
Murphy’s ice cream, Ireland
Ireland is known for its dairy: butter, cheese... and ice cream! While we were in Dingle, I was excited to discover Murphy's. It's so popular that there are two shops within 150 meters of each other on the same street, and their ice cream is so delicious (cream from Kerry cows is really, really ... continue reading...
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus may have surpassed Austrian as my favorite airline. Austrian does still have an edge on the food, but Aer Lingus pulls ahead thanks to their completely charming crews. A common native language helps, but beyond that, I was struck by the way everyone we met was so friendly and ... continue reading...
Next: French Nouvelle
Nouvelle: a cuisine of today that was once a culinary revolution A very apt description from the back of the menu, especially as I reread it after our dinner. What's described here as French Nouvelle is the cuisine of almost all of today's high-end, tasting menu restaurants: French ... continue reading...
Pasta e ceci
This is one of my new favorite dishes - a one pot meal with both pasta and chickpeas, featuring a delicious tomato-based broth. There are so many flavors working together - pancetta, rosemary, garlic, chili flakes, and a "secret ingredient" addition of anchovy paste that adds the perfect extra ... continue reading...
Don Julio, Buenos Aires
Towards the end of our time in Argentina, D uttered words I never thought he'd say: "I don't think I want to eat any more steak." Our visit to Don Julio may have had something to do with this. Take a look at his lunch selection: This is the cut Don Julio calls entrecote; I'm not exactly ... continue reading...
Tango and pizza, Buenos Aires
It's hard to see a connection between tango and pizza - but they both show Europe's influence on Argentinian culture. The tango originated in working class and immigrant communities, and only became widely popular - at every level of society - after it was introduced in Paris and other European ... continue reading...
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