5 Food Experiences Perfect for Your Next Family Trip
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1y ago
Planning a trip usually includes finding the best restaurants, wineries, breweries, and foodie spots. However, it all comes with the caveat that there are little balls of energy to keep busy at the same time. So, are three-hour wine tastings a thing of the past now that you have little ones in tow?  While the leisurely wine-tasting or full-day bread-baking class is probably best left to solo or adult-only trips, family travel doesn’t mean food experiences are done for good. In fact, they are a great way for kids to learn about a new place and culture.  How to Plan a Food Experience w ..read more
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Foodie Gift Guide: Small Brands That Give Back Year-Round
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2y ago
Note: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive a portion of sales made through those links. Thank you for your support! The holiday season finds people in the giving spirit, but what about the rest of the year? These 10 brands give back year-round. If you’ve got a foodie or travel lover on your list who also has a bit of do-gooder spirit, something on this gift list is sure to fit the bill. Ocean Bottle We don’t go far without a water bottle in hand. Whether hopping on a flight, hiking our favorite spot, or wandering a new city, we have our Ocean Bottle in hand. Unlike other bottles ..read more
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5 Food Shops in Paris: Where to Buy Your Food Mementos
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2y ago
When you live in a culture with a true appreciation for great food you are bound to have fantastic food shops. From food halls built into major department stores to small shops run by generations of family members, you can find a spot serving up local goodies in every neighborhood. These five shops provide the perfect stop for picnic fixings or delicious mementos. Pick one or stop by them all – you won’t be disappointed.  La Grande Epicerie Paris These two locations offer both ready-to-eat and pantry items. Carrying over 30,000 gourmet products, you are sure to find what you desire. From ..read more
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10 Must Eat Foods When in Paris 
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2y ago
Paris is a city of delicious eats and unfortunately, not everything could go in the box. Freshly baked bread, restaurant-caliber meals, and perishable items best enjoyed at the source – these are the foods you must try when in the City of Lights.    Baguettes Baguettes are now available worldwide, but there is still something special about eating one in France. In fact, the French government maintains very strict standards on what can be called a baguette and how it must be made. So, there truly is a difference. Favorite spot: Du Pain et des Idees Croissants These flaky pastries are ..read more
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Meet the Maker: Amani Coffee
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2y ago
Amani coffee is rethinking the traditional relationship between farmer and roaster and making a delicious cup of coffee in the process. Meet the makers The post Meet the Maker: Amani Coffee appeared first on Be Inspired To Explore ..read more
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Meet the Maker: Chicago Johnny’s
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3y ago
Chicago has a strong food tradition built on the many cultures that have congregated around this crossroads of agriculture, industry, and transportation. The food doesn’t always get the respect it deserves, but when you find people who truly get it they can’t wait to share it with you. Josh Downey of Chicago Johnny’s is one of those evangelists. We recently had the chance to chat with Josh about food, business, and the city he calls home. It seems like Chicago Johnny’s was a family affair at the beginning. Is that still the case?  In the beginning, we spent about a weekend a month making ..read more
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The Basics of Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
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3y ago
Every spot has its pizza. Detroit has the square pie, New Yorkers like it big, thin and folded, and, of course, the heavyweight champ Chicago likes it deep dish.  The Basics of Deep Dish Pizza A sturdy crust From looking at the outside of a deep-dish pizza you might expect the crust to be big and overwhelming. Not at all!  The perfect deep dish pizza has a thin, sturdy crust. The crust comes up the side of the dish to create a delicious golden carrier for all the other ingredients.      2. Cheese first The cheese plays a very important role in deep dish pizza. Using sl ..read more
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Meet the Maker: Triple “A” Gourmet Treats
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3y ago
As a major metropolis, Chicago has always had a strong immigrant population. For generations, they have helped build this beautiful city and give it the character that makes the ChiTown so special. That innovative spirit continues to this day. The food in Chicago is where you can see this innovative spirit really shine. One of our favorites is the Chin Chin from Triple “A” Gourmet Treats. We recently had the chance to chat with the founder Abi about her company and the West African snack that you won’t be able to put down.   What made you decide to start Triple “A” Gourmet Treats? The jou ..read more
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Meet the Maker: Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum
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3y ago
Most people love rum for its fresh flavor and as a base in cocktails. Until recently I never really thought of rum as a sipping drink on par with whiskey or mezcal. One such rum is Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum. With light, carefully blended flavors it is meant to be enjoyed straight, but can also make a killer cocktail. This rum company is an interesting combination of rum’s history. Rum is actually one of the earliest liquors made in New England and the molasses for its production came from the West Indies. Brinley Rum is based in New Jersey but produces its bottles on the island of St. Kitts ..read more
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5 Female Founded Food Brands We Love
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3y ago
The artisan food community is a wonderful mix of people of different cultures and backgrounds and in honor of Women’s History Month, I’d like to share a few of our favorite females in the artisan food industry. These female-founded companies are only a small sampling of the ones we fell in love with this past year and only the tip of the iceberg for a larger movement of women in food.  We hope you enjoy finding out more about them and get out and support their journeys. You won’t be disappointed! Date Lady Colleen Sundlie’s path to starting Date Lady is definitely unique. After moving to ..read more
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