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…

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…

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Southern California   Hawaiian-Style Dessert for Labor Day By Guest Blogger Marie Lett Angels Fan, Foodie, Pastry Chef www.marieklett.com Pineapple Upside Down Cake will command oohs and aahs after a Hawaiian-style meal of Pineapple-Glazed Ribs and Chicken, Easy Pea Salad and Fried Rice.  It is colorful and a perfect ending to this themed meal for Labor…

Fried Rice for Grilling Hawaiian-Style

Southern California Hawaiian-Style Meal Fried rice can be found in many cuisines and compliments our Hawaiian-themed meal for Labor Day Grilling, including Pineapple-Glazed Ribs and Chicken, Easy Pea Salad and Pineapple Upside Down Cake.  It can be made in advance and kept warm while the ribs and chicken are on the grill. Fool-proof results every time…

Easy Pea Salad for Grilling Hawaiian-Style

Southern California   Easy Pea Salad for Labor Day This Easy Pea Salad is a perfect side dish for your Labor Day Weekend grilling.  It is refreshing and tasty.  Make it ahead and chill in the refrigerator.  It will be ready to eat when the grilling is done. Take a look at the other recipes for…

Stagecoach Stop For Lunch in the Santa Barbara Foothills

Santa Barbara, CA MAPPING THE DAY Just a short drive north of Los Angeles on Highway 101 is the magnificent coastal town of Santa Barbara.  It is an ideal destination for a weekend RoadTrip with plenty of restaurants, stunning natural beauty, shopping, local events and nightlife. LOCAL STORY KO and I have wanted to visit…

Better Than Take-Out Any Day

Any Town, USA MAPPING THE DAY The thought of take-out Chinese food always sounds like a good idea to me.  I love Asian cuisine, the convenience of not cooking and eating at home.  Plus, it always sounds so romantic in the movies or in Sex and the City reruns.  Trouble is, I have yet to…