Destinations / Food / Iceland / Traditions
A Taste of Iceland
The remote shores and dramatic environment of Iceland make for delicious but slim pickings in the way of culinary choices and on occasion brings a …
In The Big Smoke But Dreaming of Green
In the Big Smoke (London), existing on the necessities performed in the ” today” so that i may enjoy the “tomorrows”. I find my sense …
Ireland / Traditions / Travel
A Dry Day In Ireland
UPDATED: As of Jan 2018, the Irish can legally drink on Good Friday. Prayers were answered…. It’s Easter Holy Week in Ireland which means a …
A Drive-By Tour Of Florence
A beautiful city, rich in history and art which well deserves at least three days of exploration but my one day drive-by tour of Florence …
Food / Italy / Traditions / Travel
Inspiration & Amazing Pork Hiking The Via Fracigena
Viterbo, an ancient city some say built by Hercules, civilized by the Etruscans, and has since seen centuries of Popes, politics, war, and growth; but …
Curious / Destinations / Food / London / Traditions / Travel
Finding the Sacred Pancake At The Shrove Tuesday Races
As I was making my way through London City to peruse the food and wine archives at the Guildhall Library, I happened upon a large …
Curious / Ireland / Traditions / Travel
Stoneing, Fox Hunting, & Hot Whisky Does a Holiday Make!
A glimpse back at last year’s day after Christmas for the Rucksack Foodie, and the Irish traditions the day holds. “Stoneing, Fox Hunting, & Hot …
Misfits Inspiring
I just experienced one of the most inspirational nights in many a moon at the St. Louis International Film Festival, viewing the Documentary Shorts of …
Destinations / Food / Missouri
A Taste of Home
A little over a month I’ve been “home”, hugging my man-son, sharing too many bottles of wine and endless laughs with friends and rediscovering all …
Food / Traditions / Travel
Foodie Making Moments
In one of the Soho Literary Festival Panels i attended the question was presented, “Have foodies taken the fun out of restaurants ?” …Suddenly i …