Ready for Friday’s Cocktail Hour

RoadTripFlavors Pico-Tini You’ve seen this recipe for our RoadTripFlavors Pico-Tini before, but doesn’t it sound good?  It takes some planning.  Start now and it will be ready by Friday’s Cocktail Hour.     So here’s what you do: 1,  Shop today or tomorrow 2. Make the Pico de Gallo recipe: http://roadtripflavors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pico-de-Gallo.pdf 3. Let it marinate for a couple…

Overseas Highway Leads to Relaxation Mode

The Florida Keys With so many places to explore, the Florida Keys are a wonderful vacation destination.   We’ve been there a couple times.  Great food, nightlife, history, water activities and natural beauty call us back for more.     Mapping the Day The drive from Miami to Key West is a three-hour adjustment from…

Three “Small Plates” for Easy Valentine’s Day Menu: Part 3

Mapping the Day Chocolate gets all the attention on Valentine’s Day. It was the Cadbury Brothers in 19th century England who originally marketed chocolates in a heart-shaped box for February 14th. Commercialization of the observance and all things chocolate heightens every year. The Cadbury’s were very good marketers! Local Story We are bloggers divided when…

Three “Small Plates” for Easy Valentine’s Day Menu: Part 2

Laguna Beach Munich, Laguna Beach and memories from our childhoods inspired us for our three small plates menu for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal.  All three plates are very easy to prepare.  Here’s our second of three recipes.       Mapping the Day Laguna Beach tops our list for dramatic Southern California coastline.  Jagged…

Three “Small Plates” for Easy Valentine’s Day Menu: Part 1

Munich, Germany Munich, Laguna Beach and our childhoods inspired us for our three “small plates” menu for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal.  All three plates are very easy to prepare.  The rich red hues of fresh vegetables, seafood and fruit will tempt your appetite on Cupid’s Day.  The second and third recipes will be posted…

BBQ & Sides in Austin

Austin, Texas With a two-hour window, it was a whirlwind visit to Downtown Austin.  Luckily, the famous Stubb’s B-B-Q was convenient, quick and delicious.  Who knew Creamed Spinach iss the best side for pulled pork?               [button link=”http://roadtripflavors.com/recipe/serrano-cheese-spinach/” type=”big” color=”green” newwindow=”yes”] RECIPE[/button]

Game Day Venue Inspires the Menu

New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans is one of our most beloved travel destinations.  After all, we are the quintessential culinary tourists.  Our future travel plans are influenced (if not decided) by the promise of exciting dining opportunities.  New Orleans delivers great food.   Mapping the Day The French Quarter has consistently been on our RoadTripFlavors…

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…