Category: Travel
The Chocolate Lab: a must-visit for chocolate lovers in Calgary
In a recent post, I shared the literary highlight of my visit to Calgary, Alberta. In celebration of World Cocoa and Chocolate Day on October 1st, I’d like to share with you why every...
exploring Cuban cuisine in Baracoa
In my previous post, I shared with you the excitement and trepidation of journeying along La Farola as we headed toward Baracoa. It was indeed worth the fear of facing the countless hairpin curves...
the journey from Guantanamo to Baracoa, Cuba
It is only 150 kilometres (roughly 80 miles) from the city of Guantánamo, Cuba, to the village of Baracoa on the most easterly part of the island. But the journey takes three hours to...
Villa Paradiso Baracoa — The Gem of Cuba’s Cocoa Country
Some people think I spend too much time on social media. But if I hadn’t participated in the #FoodTravelChat on Twitter earlier this year, I never would have connected with Roberto Jovel, an El...
tree to bar chocolate in Cuba
In my previous post, I was a little harsh on the commercial chocolate currently being made in Cuba at their government-run chocolate factory. But I did mention that there are individuals who are growing...
tasting Cuban chocolate
In celebration of Milk Chocolate Day on July 28th and my recent research trip to Cuba to investigate all things chocolate and cacao in this taste-tempting Caribbean nation, I devote this post to the...
Holguin: Gateway to Eastern Cuba
This was my third trip to Cuba. On the first in 2004, we vacationed on the western side of the island in the capital of Havana and Varadero, the premier Cuban sunspot. In 2008,...
search out chocolate curators wherever you go
In honour of World Chocolate Day on July 7th, I thought I’d write a post sharing my experience at the most incredible chocolate shop I’ve visited (to date!), reminding you of a couple other...
Great tastes of San Mateo County
I’m sure the last few posts have piqued your interest in San Mateo County, California. So much to see and do! But for all you culinary travellers like me, I’d like to share some...
