30+ Things to Know When Visiting Italy
When visiting a new country for the first time, it's understandable to find yourself uncertain about local customs. While we found the Italian people to be very accommodating when visiting…
Hawaii’s Best Eats: What to Try When You Stay
Hawaii has a multitude of delicious high-end dining options, but some of the best food in Hawaii is casual fare. Be sure to check out this Quick Food Guide to…
7 Popular Foods We Tried in Portugal (And One We Didn’t)
My mom learned to cook at the hand of her Portuguese mom, a second-generation American. She's a great cook but when we had the opportunity to visit Portugal -- Lisbon…
Visiting Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Tea Farm on the Hamakua Coast
Way back when I was in high school I worked at a nursery. A customer came in looking for Camellia sinensis, a beautiful plant that grows well in shade and…
How to Make Italian Pasta from Scratch
Making homemade pasta from scratch results in a far superior meal. Shape this Italian pasta dough recipe as farfalle, tagliatelle, or use the pasta sheets in homemade lasagna. Check out…
A Quick Guide to Food in Italy: What to Expect
In the end, one of our biggest takeaways from Italy was something that we’ve come to know right at home: Food matters. Food in Italy takes center stage, and eating in…