Yesterday my article came out on FineDiningLovers.com about the coolest things to eat and drink in Tucson, Arizona. I spent a month in the city this year, exploring farmer's markets, restaurants, Mezcal and wine bars, sustainable farms, gardens and heritage seed shops. I scaled … [Read more...] about An Insider’s Foodie Guide to Tucson, Arizona: Unesco City of Gastronomy
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It’s Always Sunny in Lima: Community Gardens, Snowflakes, and Spring Springing
"Congratulations," said a less-than-enthusiastic female voice. "You have a community garden spot. If you wish to confirm your spot come to our office at..." I waited three years to hear those words. That was the phone message I received a few weeks ago from my local municipal … [Read more...] about It’s Always Sunny in Lima: Community Gardens, Snowflakes, and Spring Springing
Walls of Watermelon, Aisles of Potatoes, Bushels of Chili Peppers and a Lifetime Supply of Mangoes in Lima, Peru
I've been putting off writing this, because every time I look at the photos of this market in the north part of the city of Lima I want to cry. Editing them was very difficult for me. I see mangoes and I can taste their juices. I see heaping piles of dark purple yams and I … [Read more...] about Walls of Watermelon, Aisles of Potatoes, Bushels of Chili Peppers and a Lifetime Supply of Mangoes in Lima, Peru
Curich Cremolada in Lima, Peru
I hung out with a friend down by the Malecon in Lima one day. That's the seaside boardwalk overlooking the Pacific. It felt a lot like being in Montreal, but with a dramatic ocean view. Okay, so maybe it felt more like being in St. John's, NL, but, you know, hot... Hot enough … [Read more...] about Curich Cremolada in Lima, Peru
Rich for Two Weeks: My Traveling Tourism Article in The {Warehouse} Magazine
Check out my article on anticuchos, exchange rates and not being a heel,recently published in The {Warehouse} Magazine. … [Read more...] about Rich for Two Weeks: My Traveling Tourism Article in The {Warehouse} Magazine
Getting Around in Lima, Peru
When in Lima, Peru, keep in mind that you never have the right of way. Never. Even if there's a little green man on the traffic light indicating you can cross the street, don't dare stepping off the sidewalk without looking both ways. And don't move if there's a car coming … [Read more...] about Getting Around in Lima, Peru
Back to the Bioferia Organic Markets in Lima
Two years ago when I discovered the Bioferia in Parque Reducto I was very impressed. A completely different demographic shop at the expensive market instead of the Mercado Surquillo or Central. A large percentage of the customers are foreigners, a lot of hippies that you don't … [Read more...] about Back to the Bioferia Organic Markets in Lima
Video: Fruit, Vegetables, Fish and Meat at the Surquillo Market in Lima
Boy am I conspicuous. Even without a mini camcorder I stick out like a sore thumb in Lima. Fortunately I've been here before and generally know where I'm going and what not to do (carry a purse or shoulder bag, talk loudly and arrogantly in English, walk places alone at night, … [Read more...] about Video: Fruit, Vegetables, Fish and Meat at the Surquillo Market in Lima
Things I Forgot (Cosas que me olvidé?)
I'm in another airport writing this. This trip is a little longer than last week's to Newfoundland. It's also a little more stressful since I just realized I forgot a few things. Not my passport, no, and clearly not my computer, and not even the mallets or music I need for the … [Read more...] about Things I Forgot (Cosas que me olvidé?)
EnRoute Article about Food in Lima, Peru
I've recently been published by EnRoute! Here's a link to the article I wrote on eating my way through Lima, Peru. I really miss lucuma...and ceviche. Mostly lucuma. Please click 'share' to spread the article on facebook, twitter or whatever other social media you use to disrupt … [Read more...] about EnRoute Article about Food in Lima, Peru