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Travel Misadventures, Almost Missing your Flight!

Last updated on January 7th, 2023 at 02:35 pmBell and I provide some helpful tips (sometimes), partly because we tell you NOT to do what we did, because we do screw up sometimes– in everything from transport, to accommodation to restaurant choices. One our best screw ups came on our recent trip to Bordeaux this…

Haggis and Whisky Feast in Scotland

Haggis is a sausage that consists of a sheep’s heart, liver and lungs mixed with onion, oatmeal, suet and spices. It was traditionally cooked inside a sheep’s stomach casing. But these days much of the haggis served is encased in a traditional sausage lining. If you think this doesn’t sound so appetizing, ask yourself this…Do you like hot dogs, bratwurst or kielbasa?

haggis and pork sausage with fries and gravy in an Edinburgh pub.

International recipe contest submissions for voting!

Last updated on July 17th, 2019 at 09:22 pmOn behalf of both of us, thank you to everyone for submitting such wonderful entries! We’ve been inspired by all the fantastic food and touched by some of the stories you’ve shared in this truly international recipe contest. We’re really glad we are not deciding the winner…

international recipe competition

Must Eat Meals in Bordeaux

Last updated on July 7th, 2024 at 01:55 amFrance is the world’s most visited country. With an abundance of exquisite architecture, world class cuisine and robust wines, there’s much to appreciate in “La Republique Francaise.” The French spend more money on food compared to any other European nation. It’s tempting to cover just one word…canard…because…

Bordeaux sausage varieties, 5 must things to Eat in Bordeaux

Tips on Haggling in Asia and Africa

Last updated on December 31st, 2022 at 04:50 pmNeither Bell or I are always the most forward people, but when it comes to someone trying to rip us off, I don’t hesitate to proclaim “Hold on a second buddy!” My father is originally from old school Greece (he’s 85 now) and loves to haggle, even…

Alex giving a thumbs up at a Dubai souk in the UAE