Montreal, Canada So one big holiday is behind us, but let’s admit many of us stressed about the cooking and entertaining. Chaos in the kitchen can be avoided at future holiday parties with proper preparation. Working ahead in the kitchen makes even complex recipes a breeze. Our recipe for Bolognase, posted below, cooks all day. Prepare ingredients ahead, start the sauce…
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Charming Quebec City
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada This city is in a word… charming. We researched a walking tour prior to our arrival. We saw the prime sights, lost ourselves on narrow streets within the old city, shopped in the oldest North American grocery store and found a wonderful French Canadian restaurant. Our recipe for Meatball Ragout below is…
The Gift
Montreal, Canada What a day for a foodie tour! Every aspect was a gift. The weather could not have been better for the many stops on our itinerary. Along the way we made many food discoveries. Our first recipe inspired by the day in Montreal is Pepper Feta Dip (see recipe below). Feta has never tasted…
New Orleans in Our Hearts
New Orleans, Louisiana Ten years ago today, K.O. and I, along with our three adult children, watched images on television of New Orleans after Katrina hit. We were still in shock really. Just the day before on August 28, we escaped on the last flight out of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport before it…
Down the Hatch: Part Two
Hatch, New Mexico There is no other chile that delivers flavor like Hatch. Since we bought a 25-pound box of chiles that were roasted in a fiery barrel, we have been cooking appetizers, salads, sandwiches and main dishes. Four more perfected Hatch Chile recipes are pictured below. Click on the dish photo to link to the…
Down the Hatch: Part One
Hatch, New Mexico Down the hatch with Hatch Chiles! We have been cooking up a storm of Hatch Chile recipes. Five of them are now perfected. Click the photos below to link to the recipes. Each recipe specifies “Hatch Chile”. Pick the heat level you want when you shop: Mild, Medium or Hot. The robust…
For the Love of Pubs
London, England We love London pubs. Each watering hole reflects history, tradition, the neighborhood and local patrons. Step inside and take it all in. One of our favorite pub foods is a side dish called mushy peas. Our RoadTripFlavors version substitutes traditional marrowfat peas with easily sourced frozen peas. Click on the recipe link below. Mapping the Day A…
Balboa Island Power Walk
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Red, White & Blue Party Menu
Happy 4th of July Summer is officially here and we are celebrating the 4th of July with a star-spangled menu. It is all red, white & blue, so it’s a feast for your eyes and your palettes. Add a bucket of ice cold beer and you are ready to celebrate the holiday in RoadTripFlavors style! …