What a treat to travel somewhere new and get the opportunity to learn to cook from a local! Now that’s culinary travel, which is what RealFoodTraveler.com is all about. Writer Carrie Dow visited the El Pueblito Cooking School in Riviera Maya. She gained skills,...
Staying at a beautiful resort in a gorgeous location is a treat. Staying in a beautiful resort in a gorgeous location with fantastic culinary experiences too? Well, that’s just the cherry on top. Writer Lisa Truesdale tells us what we can expect when we...
After watching a new documentary, I realized that, of all the famous cookbook authors out there, there are three who also defined a movement. Alice Waters has brought slow-, whole-, farm-to-table- food to the forefront. Julia Child made French food...
“Honey, look!” said my husband as we got out of the car at the entrance to Haven Riviera Cancun for our all-inclusive, upscale, adults-only resort stay. “The ocean is right there,” he said. I may have gasped audibly. Through the open, high-ceiling lobby,...
Authentic food and drink experiences in a new destination are wonderful, helping you get to know the region from a local’s perspective. Getting to know the people behind that authentic food is even better. Writer Elizabeth Rose got to spend time...