Taste of Mexico: Veracruz
For our next installment of “Taste of Mexico,” Chef Gabbi takes you to one of the country’s coastal gems. The state of Veracruz is a slender strip of land, squeezed…
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Ensalada de camarones, or shrimp salad, from the state of Jalisco
The state of Jalisco in Mexico is the land of tequila, so it’s fitting that this ensalada features a tequila and vinegar dressing, plus lots of other Mexican goodies such […]
At-Home Tour of the Wineries of Spain & Portugal: Cava and the Whites
In my tasting class at the university we tested 12 bottles of wine from Spain and Portugal. I have added in a few more bottles from the Iberian Peninsula that […]
Johnny, the singing oyster vendor on the beach in Puerto Vallarta
On the beach just north of Puerto Vallarta’s malecon you can find Johnny, the singing oyster vendor. Even if you don’t buy oysters he will often croon you a little […]
Coctel de camarones ‘Acapulco’ – Shrimp cocktail Acapulco-style
Coctel de camarones ‘Acapulco’ was the fave dish from my class on the cooking of Oaxaca/Guerrero regions of Mexico. I could just imagine eating this while lounging under a palapa […]
Thai menu from central Thailand
Salathai Restaurant, 102-888 Burrard St, Vancouver For the first Thai banquet in our eating course we went to Salathai Restaurant and ate our way through a menu featuring typical dishes from […]
Albatz Travel Adventures 