New Orleans Charm
New Orleans always finds a way to charm me. Whether it’s with the food…Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad and french fries at Royal Street Deli.…the drinks… (more…)
Debauchery in New Orleans
May 3, 2012
If you’ve followed along my blog for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that what started out as a blog about food and travel turned into a blog about my career change. Food and travel are big passions of mine, but so was getting out of dentistry. When I started writing about my career change, there seemed to be a story there for me to tell. Writing about it has been the perfect culmination, and I plan to do more. But it’s time to take a break because I recently went to New Orleans, and it’s time to have...
I'll Have the Vaca Frita Please… Again
Nov 19, 2011
There are 2 types of people in this world: those who insist they can’t have the same type of food 2 meals in a row, 2 days in a row, or even twice a week; and those who can eat the same thing over and over, day after day. If you’re in one camp, it’s hard to relate to the other. I am someone who can eat the same thing over and over– as long as it’s good. I eat the exact same breakfast 6 days a week; I am happy eating the same salad most days for lunch; and...
Breaking My Food Rules in VIeques
Oct 19, 2011
Sometimes I think we can be so principle driven that we miss out on some of the finer experiences in life. Take… I don’t know… me, for example. I try to follow a certain set of self-imposed food rules. I don’t do it out of a specific belief, but it’s mostly because I have the knowledge that my body doesn’t tolerate certain foods very well. I’ve also realized along the way that my mood is greatly affected by whether I enjoy my food or not. I noticed this quirk while on a beach trip to Samara, Costa Rica a few...
Hooray for National Taco Day!
Oct 4, 2011
I just found out it is National Taco Day, thanks to LocoGringo. Since I LOVE tacos, I thought I would post a few of my favorites in honor of this special day. Tacos al Pastor waiting to be eaten at Taqueria Diaz, TulumFish tacos at La Fragata, Playa del Carmen… and a SolChoripollo Tacos at Carboncitos, Playa del CarmenFish tacos at Las Palapas, Playa del CarmenFish Tacos at The Royal, Playa del CarmenFresh Chorizo and Potato Tacos at Casa de Lolabees, Denver I know what I’m doing for dinner tonight.
My Photo Debut in National Geographic Traveler Magazine
Sep 25, 2011
When I started blogging, I had no idea what to expect. It took some courage for me to put my thoughts out there for anyone to read because I have always guarded them so closely. It’s almost like being in high school again. There are moments in which you rate your self-worth on how many people visit your site in a day. It’s as if it is a measure of your popularity– kind of like in high school. When I first started, I would check my stats daily to see how many people gave a s#!+ about what I had...
This Foodie's Sacrifice for More Vieques Beach Time
Sep 22, 2011
One thing about me is that I happen to be a foodie. I love food. I love to eat it. I love to talk about it. I love to cook it. I love to look at it. I love to take pictures of it, and I love to look at pictures of it. There is a lot I avoid because of food sensitivities, but I still find a way to enjoy good food– the food I eat is just a lot simpler now. And I never ever miss a meal. So when I realized my lunch options were very limited,...
Breakfast in Vieques
Sep 12, 2011
Our days in Vieques were simple: woke up to roosters welcoming the new day– though their cries did sound more like misery than excitement. Got ready for the beach. Then packed the car and headed to town for breakfast. It would have been more convenient to cook breakfast in the condo, but it wasn’t appealing in that shabby kitchen with no dish soap. Plus, the eggs we found at The Green Store were dated about 1 month earlier. The woman there said that was the ship date, not the use by date; but we didn’t want to take any chances. ...
New Orleans: Cafe du Monde
May 23, 2011
While I’m on the topic of New Orleans traditions, I must include one that many people can’t live without. Cafe du Monde When the line gets too long, get your beignets to go.It’s been so many years that I’ve dined in for beignets, but I suspect they are better eaten in-house. Or maybe it’s not that at all. Maybe I should just confront my denial and confess to the world that I’m not really that crazy about beignets. I like them, but I don’t LOVE them.I want to love them because I love the history and the culture… and maybe...
A New Orleans Tradition: Galatoire's
May 16, 2011
I’m embarrassed to admit that in my 4 years at Tulane, I did not go to Galatoire’s once. College was a funny time for me– it was such an adventurous, yet simultaneously sheltered time. It was as if my friends and I were living in a bubble. I justify it with the excuse that when you first venture out into the world on your own, there is so much of the unfamiliar to experience that it’s hard to see beyond your newly expanded world. It’s as if there is only so much growth you can take at once, or you will go into enrichment overload. Your world has stretched so...
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