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The Uplift Flatware Rests – Don’t Dine Without Them
What do you do with your dirty silverware between courses? Uplift them – at home and in restaurants.
Bacon Jam Recipes for Vegetables
Sweet and savory, Bacon Jam ads great flavor and a twist to a variety of dishes. Here, we feature a recipe for Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes.
Stylish Cotton Compression Socks Review
Find out why these compression socks will be your new travel companion.
Water Bottle Product Reviews – Better Ways to Drink
Review of two water bottles that make drinking on the go healthier, safer, and easier.
The Perfect Travel Wrap
When I travel, I go between being freezing to, well, shall we say "glowing" - profusely! It just depends on what mode of transportation I'm in, what my activities are and, of course, the weather. It's often too bulky to travel with a coat for "just in case." I...
Labor Day Celebration Ideas From Around the U.S.
Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of Summer, but we're not going to think of it that way. We refuse, plugging our ears, chanting la-la-la-la-la-la, like a child! There are still so many warm days, bright blue skies, and sultry evenings to come to let the...
KeySmart for Streamlined Travel
You know the drill - you're all packed for your trip, with everything as neat, compact, and organized as possible in your bags. You head out the door and grab your keys to lock up, realizing you're about to have to lug your clunky key ring, and all of...
Kate’s Real Food Bars: Ready to Eat Food for Travel
When you need a handy food for travel that is clean, compact, and fills you up, try Kate’s Real Food Bars.
Mer-Sea Tassel Wrap for Summer
Here at RealFoodTraveler.com, we love hearing about great products that work well, and make travel easier by doing double (and even triple) duty. With Leslie Long's review of the Mer-Sea Tassel Wrap, we get all that in addition to something pretty,...
5 Surprising Places to Visit
(Slight) rebels that we are, the idea of visiting destinations that are unsung, really appeals to us. So when we heard about Dawn Simone, of Elle Voyage, and her list of 5 surprising places to visit, we asked her if we could share the information with...
Skreenz Screens for RVs: Product Review
Keep bugs out but fresh air flowing with Skreenz screens for RV road trip travel.
Famous Dishes from Around the World
There's a new cookbook out that has 30 iconic dishes from around the world that celebrates immigrant culinary contributions to the U.S. We've been anxiously awaiting the release of the book, which is finally here. The publishers were kind enough to let...
Best US Food & Wine Tours in an RV
America has a fantastic wine scene, which may come as a surprise to some. But not to Kayla Widmer, who we welcome to RealFoodTraveler.com with her recommendations for the best US food and wine tours in an RV. Photo courtesy Pixabay. What’s better...
Easy Portland Outdoors Book
One of our own has published a book that's going to come in really handy. RealFoodTraveler.com Vegetarian/Vegan Editor and Portland local, Teresa Bergen, presents Easy Portland Outdoors. The book is great for people already living in Portland, of course. But if you're...
Secret Cincinnati
Some cities get all the hype: New York City, San Francisco, Dallas… But how about Cincinnati? With all due respect, do the majority of people put the Ohio city on their travel bucket lists? They should! And this new book, Secret Cincinnati: A Guide to the Weird,...
WineBlock for Red Wine Lovers
We love a glass of a full-bodied red wine. But we do not like the red-tinged teeth and lips that can go along with it. That's why, when we heard about WineBlock, we had to try it. We liked it. Our giveaway is closed and one lucky winner is on their way to enjoying a...
Istanbul Cult Recipes Cookbook
We love cookbooks that are also travel books. And that's what Istanbul Cult Recipes is. Pomme Larmoyer’s book is a divided into chapters entitled: At the Kahvaltı Salonu (breakfast); The Meyhanetable (meze and fish); Lokanta, köfteci and kebabci (soups, meats and...
Beyond the Mediterranean Diet
We all hear about the value of the Mediterranean Diet but internationally recognized registered dietitian, culinary nutritionist, and author, Layne Lieberman, looked beyond and discovered the diet secrets of Europe's three healthiest countries. In her research and...
Pacsafe Camsafe V6: Anti-Theft Top Load Camera Bag
Carrying a camera when you travel requires not only great protection for your equipment but also easy access. That perfect photo opp could happen at any time, afterall. Contributor, Bobbie Hasselbring, feels she's found a camera bag that really works and does what it...
PacSafe CitySafe CS 100: The Perfect Travel Purse
We love gadgets, gear and anything else that makes travel easier and more organized. We're happy to get advice on a product from Bobbie Hasselbring, founder and former editor of RealFoodTraveler.com. Here's her expert take on the PacSafe CitySafe CS 100, what she says...
Cookbooks for Hebrew Holiday Celebrations
Traditions and celebrations go hand-in-hand. And even when there are family recipes that everyone looks forward to, it's sometimes fun to mix things up a bit with some new ideas. Here, then, is our roundup of cookbooks for Hebrew holiday celebrations, reviewed by our...
The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection by Robyn Webb, MS
Who says comfort foods have to leave your diet, just because of a diabetes diagnosis. Cookbook reviewer, Lisa George gave a try to a cookbook that manages to mingle health with delicious food. Robyn Webb, a best-selling cookbook author, culinary instructor, and food...
Los Angeles Cult Recipes Cookbook
People love getting the inside scoop on things, including recipes for favorite dishes from popular restaurants. That's the concept behind Los Angeles Cult Recipes by Victor Garnier Astorino. The book is as much a travelogue as it is a cookbook.We asked...
The Outdoor Adventure Cookbook by Coleman
Food made outdoors just seems to taste better, doesn't it? Maybe it's the flavor from the campfire smoke, the novelty of food you only make when you're adventuring (hello, s'mores), or just the perks of a "dining room" with amazing views! In many parts of the country,...
Brownies, Blondies, and Bars by Stephanie Brubaker
See why this book, Brownies, Blondies and Bars, stands out to our cookbook reviewer, Lisa George, like no other. I’ve reviewed many cookbooks over the years, and Brownies, Blondies, and Bars written by Stephanie Brubaker stands out in two important ways: the print...
The Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes Cookbook
Part cookbook and part resource, this physician-written cookbook provides, as the title says, Everything You Need to Know about Diabetes Cookbook. Our own Lisa George reviews it. If you are feeling paralyzed or petrified by a recent diabetes diagnosis, the first thing...
Lick Your Plate: Cookbook Review
Enjoy this cookbook review of Lick Your Plate, a lip smackin’ book for every home cook by Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat, tried and tested by our own cookbook editor, Lisa George of Latigo Ranch. The sister team of Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat have created a cookbook, Lick...
Cuba Then: It’s What to Read Now
Intrigue, glamour, turmoil - there's so much wrapped up in how people think about Cuba. Travel writer Jessica Dixon, who recently wrote an article about Havana for us, reviews the book Cuba Then, which provides a perspective on a backstory that only serves to intrigue...
Spend the Night at America’s Food Halls
Don't confuse "food courts" with "food halls." One can be found in the mall and is usually packed with quick-serve chains. A Food Hall celebrates local markets and artisans. And they are big business! The number of food halls operating in the United States is expected...
