On our travels to France, my first grocery store shopping trip always includes several containers of rillettes (usually pork or chicken). Before we make our own during our stay, this is a quick and easy snack for our weary travelers…
Many have ask what I’ve been up to during the pandemic. After all…no hands-on classes, travel (anywhere), or gatherings of any kind. I don’t usually share the inner-workings of my daily efforts, but as we begin to see a glimmer of hope that this nightmare may be coming to an end…
I just ordered my quarterly supply of freshly cut Sweet Bay Laurel Leaves from, La Vie Rustic, and my friend, mentor and owner, Georgeanne Brennan. Georgeanne and I met more than 25 years ago when she was visiting the Sur La Table kitchen in San Francisco for a cooking class and book signing…
With all of you, Epicurean Exchange Culinary Travel is slowly emerging from the darkness. We happily invite adventurous, food-wine-loving and world-minded travelers to consider stepping forward with us…
“But I do think the idea that basic cooking skills are a virtue, that the ability to feed yourself and...
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and sauté until soft, 3 minutes. Add the cauliflower…
For over 25 years, I have been an independent chef, cooking instructor, recipe and food writer, culinary travel guide, and owner of Epicurean Exchange Culinary Travel. And NOW, writer and content developer for this new weblog, Epicurean-Global-Exchange. During the challenges of the 2020 pandemic, I began looking for new ways to engage those interested in our usual offerings, of food, travel, lifestyle topics. My work has always been led by purpose: to not just teach, but offer quality, skills and life-affirming moments; to not just travel, but open the world to its personalities and possibilities; to not just inform, but to inspire to learn and grow with knowledge and perspective. To make the lives of our readers better, richer. And in turn, this is paid forward to their families, friends, communities and the places they call home in this world.
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