Travel Stories
Food stories from Lynn's travels.
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Farmboy’s Food (Hall) Fantasy of the Future
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. On the Website, you can read past blogs, search for recipes, and browse. Wouldn’t it be great if you could find an eating establishment…
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New Bedford and Its Heritage of Portuguese Cuisine
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. On a visit to New Bedford, Mass. this past week, I was able to partake of Portuguese cuisine. It brought to mind a trip to…
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International Inspirations in New York City
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. We’ve just returned from a visit to New York City, and one of the things I love about these trips is the ability to find…
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Sandwich Sensation: The Halifax Donair
On vacation in New Hampshire last week, I had the opportunity to experience the official food of Halifax, Nova Scotia. What I like about this discovery is that it clearly illustrates how humans adopt and adapt food traditions from other…
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Calling All Nonnas – to the Kitchen
A feature story in the Washington Post this week about a Staten Island restaurant made me smile because it reminded me about the main traditions that drive what we eat. This popular eatery – reservations must be made several weeks…
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Egg Creams, Black Cows, and Other Local Whistle Whetters
Have you ever traveled to a different part of the world and come across an unfamiliar drink, especially one that the locals have given an unusual name? Maybe that’s what caught your eye. That’s what happened when I asked for…
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International Meals on Wheels
Short of actually traveling to a new country, one way to try and learn about different cuisines involves dining out. In the past few months, I’ve satisfied my curiosity about Korean fried chicken at Koko Wings and ate a wonderful…
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Local Fare: What’s In a Funny Name?
One of my faithful subscribers wonders about regional favorite foods, especially those dishes with unusual names. Those I picked for this blog represent local food traditions, a part of the fabric of church suppers, pub fare, and the lives of…
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The Fascinating Culinary Odyssey of Odessa
I was recently tempted to add the Ukrainian city of Odessa to my bucket list after reading a wonderful book, Black Sea. Caroline Eden, the author, specializes in travel and food writing and is an expert on that part of…
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How Do You Say “Custard” in Greek?
During a trip to New York City last month, we spent one evening with friends over dinner at a family-owned Greek restaurant in Astoria, Queens. This delightful area of the city abounds with a plethora of colorful restaurants featuring cuisine…
