Happenstance Delivers a Fanciful Evening in Heidelberg

Heidelberg, Germany Dominated by a beautiful old castle, the Heidelberg skyline is filled with baroque style buildings.  It is located on the banks of the Neckar River and is commonly referred to as the jewel of Germany.     Mapping the Day After a wonderful stay for a little over a week near the Mosel…

Farm to Pico-Tini Cocktail

Farm to Cocktail   MAPPING THE DAY Farmers Markets are some of our favorite destinations on our RoadTrips and at home.  Colors, aromas, tastings, as well as passionate farmers, chefs and patrons all converge in one open air space.  As we walked through favorite Friday Farmers Market recently, we starting talking about how the Farm…

This Way Leads to #SomethingTasty

What is RoadTripFlavors.com?   The RoadTripFlavors blog chronicles our quests throughout the world for culinary inspiration.   Our journeys are spurred by our passion to find:     a destination that excites our senses and heightens our appetites for local flavors a dining experience that tells a unique story of ingredients, technique, style and creativity a…

Midnight Snack in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan   MAPPING THE DAY   Twenty high school-age church youth group members greeted us at the gate in the Tokyo Airport. My high school friend Mark and I had been awarded scholarships to travel through Japan for a month.  Our first hosts in Japan could not have been more gracious and welcoming.  …

Southern Italy RoadTrip to Sorrento

Sorrento, Italy MAPPING THE DAY Continuing on our RoadTrip from Pompeii, we traveled south along the rugged coastline of Southern Italy.  We were absorbed by the breathtaking views of the cliffs sharply dropping to the Mediterranean Sea, Mt. Vesuvius behind us and hillside enclaves of Italian life.  The short drive on the narrow, winding road…

In the Shadow of Mt. Vesuvius

Pompeii, Italy   MAPPING THE DAY   Our RoadTrip began in Naples, Italy.  We were headed for Pompeii, just a 20-minute drive away.  We learned the ominous story about the volcanic eruption that swallowed Pompeii in sixth grade history class.  Now we were to stand in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius and see the path…

Italy in Our Kitchen

MAPPING THE DAY Traveling through Italy, we have tasted and appreciated the flavors of well-crafted pasta dishes. Typically the pasta is not drenched in heavy sauce. It is a marriage of sauce and pasta tossed to one perfect union.     LOCAL STORY We have owned our Imperia Pasta Machine for years. Neither of us…