It's the most delicious time of the year! I love looking back at the last 12 months to see what all deliciousness I was able to consume. This has become a regular feature here (see 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). In this year alone, I traveled to one country and 13 states. You might be surprised with … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2016
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The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
Between college and my year in Australia, I was living at home and interning at a now defunct newspaper. It was located on a side of Atlanta I hadn't spent much time in, but my friend lived nearby so we would often meet for lunch. I was lacking funds back then, especially between working for free … [Read more...] about The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
From Cacao to Chocolate
As we traipsed through the forest, following our guide, my mind was on my exposed arms and the potential for mosquito bites. It was too hot to wear long sleeves, so I was distracted until I saw the brightly colored, football-shaped items dangling in odd spots from trees. There didn't seem to be … [Read more...] about From Cacao to Chocolate
Eating and Drinking in the Dominican Republic
The two trips to the Dominican Republic weren't planned as such, so my knowledge of Dominican food was limited. We don't have many Dominican restaurants in Atlanta and I assumed it would be similar to other Caribbean flavors I'd tasted in Puerto Rico and at local Cuban restaurants. What I … [Read more...] about Eating and Drinking in the Dominican Republic
My Favorite Eats of 2015
This year involved over 120 days of travel in 8 states and so.much.food. I didn't visit as many countries as last year, but learned more about the types of food found throughout the south. It's so much more than fried chicken! Some of my stomach issues have been resolved since last year and I've … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2015