Leaving a wintry New York City behind, I hopped on a plane to Argentina on a one month gluttonous discovery journey in December of 2008.  I had heard rumors that Argentinian steaks were the best in the world, and rumors did not disappoint.   I spent a week wandering the streets of Buenos Aires, allowing [...]

Mariebelle, this lovely gem, tucked away on the outskirts of the Soho neighborhood in New York City, features a dizzying array of mouth-watering chocolates and a small cafe in the back that serves an exquisite variety of hot chocolates and sweet and savory nibbles.  The small cafe is perfect for a weekend afternoon coffee date [...]

I had the fortune and pleasure of spending Christmas in Paris and the French countryside near Laval (2 hours from Paris). The freshness of the food in France is astounding, and it makes a world of difference in texture and taste. I spent two lovely days in the Laval country side, out of reach from [...]