Eating Around the World is a delicious series exploring blogger’s favorite foodie cities! Each month, we’ll highlight a different city known for it’s culinary prowess, and hit the streets on search for best foods they have to offer. This month we travel to Taipei, Taiwan with Lena from Social Travel Experiment. Taipei, Taiwan is a culinary heaven. I feel like…
Bring some wow to your next party (or dinner table) with these little buns packed with taste! In this modern summer take on the banh mi, these Cha Siu Pork Bao Mi’s pillowy bao buns are piled high with sweet and savory roasted red pork, a crunchy summer slaw built for the ballpark, and fresh cilantro, all topped off…
You guys, I’m a little obsessed with my KitchenAid mixer. My mom gave me one for my birthday several years ago, and I have to say, it has changed the way I bake, like for real. It’s the appliance I use the most, and is essential for anyone who bakes a lot (and pretty much every kitchen). You can mix,…
8 Must-Try Disney Desserts in Epcot’s World Showcase
Food Adventures, North American Desserts, SweetIt’s no secret that Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL is dubbed the “Happiest place on Earth.” However, that could also be due to the fact everyone is on a sugar-high while they’re there (I’m only half joking). It’s nearly impossible to walk more than 5 feet without bumping into some other delicious treat. And me, being me, decided that…
Bibingka –
Christmas Around The World: The Philippines
Asian Desserts, Dessert Recipes, Eat + Drink, Recipes
Maligayang Pasko! (Happy/Merry Christmas In Tagalog) Filipinos are said to have some of the most Christmas spirit in the world. And who is to argue when they have one of the world’s longest Christmas season— lasting five months (September through January). The Philippines is largely a Christian nation with approximately 90% of Filipinos holding the Christian faith, 80% of those being…
Kourabiedes (Greek Butter Cookies)
Christmas Around The World: Greece
Dessert Recipes, Eat + Drink, European Desserts, European Food, Recipes
“Kala Christougenna!”(Merry Christmas in Greek). This post takes us to the land of endless blue waters and beautiful cities bathed in white. Greece is truly a magical place steeped in tradition, faith and mythology. Food and family play a central role to any Greek celebration, and Christmastime is no exception. Greeks often prepare for Christmas by fasting for 40…
Bourbon Pecan Pie Stuffed Cupcakes
Christmas Around the World: USA
Dessert Recipes, Eat + Drink, North American Desserts, North American Food, Recipes
A global phenomenon, Christmas is a holiday that spans almost every corner of the globe, with each country and every family celebrating in a unique way that reflects their culture, religion, and traditions. Though the traditions vary, one thing remains similar— a focus on special dishes made exclusively this time of the year. Throughout this series, I’ll explore”…
It’s no secret that I love Southeast Asia, especially Thailand. After three trips to the region, the one thing I can’t stop craving is the tropical fruit, especially pineapple. I love wandering through the wet markets and discovering new fruits, smells and flavors; which are beyond plentiful, and many very curious looking or downright intimidating. Have you ever seen a…
There’s a certain nostalgia to summer— weekend camp outs, days at the beach, campfires and of course s’mores. Since discovering them at the Girl Scout campouts I frequently attended as a kid, I’ve always had a soft spot for the melty, messy treat. When there was a campfire, you’d better bet I would be making the delicious concoction of graham…
Middle Eastern Basbousa Semolina Cake
African Desserts, Asian Desserts, Dessert Recipes, Eat + Drink, RecipesA dessert with many names, basbousa is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert originating in Egypt that is commonly found throughout the region. As versions of this dessert moved through the area, each country adapted its ingredients and name: Lebanon (nammoura), Armenia (shamali), Turkey/Greece (revani), Egypt/Jordan (harisa). Some recipes call for eggs, while others call for yogurt, milk or buttermilk. The…