I love Spanish food, and one of my favorite desserts is membrillo and cheese. Membrillo is a type of quince paste, resembling a golden brick of jelly. It’s served in slices and tastes best when coupled with the local sheep’s milk cheese. I discovered this wonderful combination of taste and texture years ago, when visiting […]
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Dining in Burma
Burmese cuisine gets a bad rap among many travelers. I think it’s not so much that the food is unremarkable but rather it is often compared to the world-renowned gastronomy found among its three closest neighbors, China, India and Thailand. It’s a tough crowd in which to compete, but the good news is that Burmese […]
Beijing’s Top Ten
My family spent a year and a half living in Beijing, from July 2009 to December 2010. We knew our time there was limited, and so we packed in as much as possible during our 18 months. These recommendations are based on our adventures, and while some may seem obvious, the differentiation lies in the […]