While Cebu City gets all the attention as a hot food destination, south Cebu foods are worth a road trip. Tradition, authenticity and history tell a story on a plate you won’t want to miss. Dalaguete Delicacies Dalaguete is a small coastal town in the Philippines, roughly a two-hour drive from Cebu City. And although it’s not a major tourist attraction, it’s one of the most important cities for food in Cebu. Dalaguete is known by locals as the Dalaguete is known as the Vegetable Basket of Cebu. Most of the fresh vegetables you see in Cebu markets come from this area.   30 DISHES TO TRAVE ..read more

A refreshing side dish perfect for summer, Finnish cucumber salad or kurkkusalaatti takes 5 minutes to make and last a week in the fridge! Summer eating is all about farm fresh fruits and vegetables and easy cooking because no one wants to be around a hot stove. It’s times like these that looking to our friends in Nordic countries makes a whole lot of sense, they understand balance and have delicious food. I love Finnish food. It’s simple, clean and always a crowd pleaser because it’s familiar ingredients just down a bit differently. And cucumber is so refreshing, it’s why this Cucumber Mule r ..read more

This chef’s recipe uses season chanterelles to make the best pickled mushrooms in minutes. There’s a story behind these pickled chanterelle mushrooms. Don’t worry I won’t get into it because I know people hate scrolling through personal stories to get to a recipe. I love this recipe so much that when I ended a chaotic relationship with a chef I felt that I deserved it as a parting gift. Believe me it was the least he could do. And I feel like in every relationship there’s something to learn, something to take away. I learned a lot about pickling and quickly became addicted as it makes every me ..read more

There are so many delicious Laos fruit that are available abroad, but there is nothing like eating them where they grew. Perhaps the most underrated country in Southeast Asia, Laos is often overlooked as a tourist destination and traditional Lao food is not well known. A landlocked country, agriculture is crucial for locals and Laos has so many fantastic exotic fruits. What makes these fruits truly special is their authentic taste, often untouched by industrial agricultural practices. Many are grown organically, reflecting Laos’ commitment to preserving traditional farming methods. In rural vi ..read more

Traditional Ecuadorian breakfast dishes will win over even the pickiest eater with encebollado, tigrillo, empanadas, majado, bolon de verde, hayaca and so many ceviches. I am not a breakfast person. I don’t like pancakes or waffles and most of the savory dishes can go too. When I first visited Ecuador in 2010 I realized that I was a breakfast person, I was just eating the wrong breakfast. What I love about breakfast in this small South American country is that it is so diverse. What is a Typical Breakfast in Ecuador Throughout the country, staples like empanadas, bolon de verde (green plantai ..read more

An entire list dedicated to Ecuadorian soups? You bet, it’s known as the land of soup and you’ll want to start with because you’ll want to try all of them! Let’s face it, soup does not get enough attention in Canada and the United States. Sure we have soup, but we don’t get excited about them. We certainly don’t eat soup for breakfast. But around the world, soup isn’t just for cold weather or only eaten at lunch. Soup in Ecuador is regional, it is different whether you’re in the Andes or on the coast. In fact, food anthropologists say Ecuador has the second most number of soups, only trumped b ..read more

Sweet or savory Indonesian breakfast is a great way to start the day. Here are 25 delicious morning foods in Indonesia that I guarantee you’ll love too, Indonesian food is known as some of the best in the world. With over 275 million people spread across 17,000 islands there are so many possibilities or sweet, spicy and savory. For locals, breakfast is an essential start to the day and it starts very early in the morning on the streets. Indonesians love to eat out, but especially on the streets. Street food isn’t only for those on a budget, at the best places you’ll see expensive SUVs picking ..read more

These unusual fruits in Cambodia are worth buying a flight to the Land of the Khmers. Many people visit Cambodia to pop into Angkor Wat, take some photos and move onto more popular Thailand or Vietnam. But Cambodia has a rich history, vibrant culture and fantastic food that many sadly miss. Cambodian fruit shares a fascinating story as it’s basically a mix of all the best exotic fruits around the world. Although the country may be considered small today, the Khmer Empire once covered most of mainland Southeast Asia and into southern China. It was larger than the Byzantine Empire and yet most w ..read more

The region is known for its beautiful cottage country but Peterborough restaurants are worth visiting all year round. I recently read that traveling off season was a new trend and I guess I have been trendy for years. I love visiting regions and cities without the crowds of people on the sidewalk, traffic and rush to get reservations at the best restaurants. Life isn’t as hectic in the off season and you can actually interact with locals, and servers have the time to give you their best food tips. No doubt Peterborough & the Kawarthas is busiest in the summer – as a well-loved cottage coun ..read more

Only a few hours from Jakarta, locals love coming to explore street food in Bandung from batagor to siomay and lots of vegetarian options. I had heard from so many Indonesian friends that Bandung was their favorite city in Java. Although Yogyakarta is popular with western tourists, few know about Bandung. And that’s surprising as during colonial times it was a popular holiday spot. Unlike Java’s hot and humid cities, Bandung’s elevation makes it feel like spring time all year round. It’s known as the city of flowers for its greenery. And the Dutch named it the Paris of Java for its beautiful c ..read more