San Clemente, California MAPPING THE DAY Before we left for our European vacation, KO and I stopped by the pier in San Clemente for a quick lunch. It was a perfect day with sunshine-filled sky, calm surf and 80 degree temperature. We decided to stroll down the long pier to peak our appetites prior to…
Month: September 2012
A RoadTrip to Salzburg for Radishes and Beer
Salzburg, Austria MAPPING THE DAY KO and I are headed for a RoadTrip in Germany, Belgium and Austria. We have been to Salzburg, Austria before. In fact, KO spent a college semester based there. We are returning for one specific reason: Augusteiner Brau. LOCAL STORY The Augustiner Brewery dates back to 1621 and was founded…
American Military Overseas Become Family, Enjoy Comfort Food Together
Spangdahlem, Germany By Guest Blogger Kathee Dee Mapping the Day Prost from Germany! Local Story Being married to an Air Force Fighter Pilot is an adventure that is not suited for everyone. For those of us who are lucky enough to endure the long months of separation, we make an extra effort to make…
Carne Asada “Freebird-Style”
Santa Barbara, California By Guest Blogger Margaret Dubel Teacher, UCSB Alunni and Mexican Food Aficianado MAPPING THE DAY In September of 1999, I began a love affair with carne asada nachos that has lasted to this day. These are not your everyday nachos that you can find at nearly every Mexican food joint in Southern…
Real Parmigiano Reggiano in Parma, Italy
Parma, Italy MAPPING THE DAY Traveling by train from Venice to Florence, we decided to take a side trip to the town of Parma. It is in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy. From Venice, we took the rail to Bologna, transferred and headed a bit north again to Parma. LOCAL STORY…