Eating New Foods on the Road
It is so easy in 2008 even in other countries to never eat local food. American food and restaurants is worldwide now and if you go the right cities you can have mcdonalds, KFC, Taco Bell and more! On...
View ArticleA Culinary Tour-Week 1
Greeting fellow foodies and culinary lovers, This is my first blog on Gourmandia and I am thrilled to begin sharing my culinary adventures with all of you! I have to admit, it has taken me until now to...
View ArticleLondon Calling
London, England. It strikes up the image of Big Ben, Parliment, and of course the Royal Family. But it is also home to some of the best cuisine I have had. While British palates have leaned towards the...
View ArticleA Culinary Tour-Week 2
Greetings my fellow foodies! Let me begin by thanking those of you that left me your delightful comments regarding my first “official” blog and week 1 of the Culinary Tour; Anna’s Taqueria. As a...
View ArticleSipping Your Way through Northern France…Alsace & Champagne
Before traveling the beautiful French countryside, going from vineyard to vineyard, it might be wise to learn a little bit about the many regions of France and the wines that they are so famous for...
View ArticleState Fare
I once ate a fried Oreo or three. And they were GOOD. I wasn’t at a state fair, but after a few bites I knew why offerings like fried Snickers bars, batter-fried Twinkies and that staple, funnel cake,...
View ArticleWhat is a Michelin Chef?
An early copy of The Michelin Guide Gourmandia.com is known for its video recipes from Michelin chefs. “But,” many people ask, “what is a Michelin chef?” Utmost Honor from an Unlikely Source When you...
View ArticlePalates and Pizza in Different Places
Regional culinary peccadilloes are a big topic on internet food forums. Two popular subjects I’ve seen discussed are fried potatoes and soda pop, which goes by different names in the U.S., depending on...
View ArticleChop Suey
Did you know that most “Chinese Food” we get in our favorite restaurants is actually Chop Suey which is essentially the trash of other dishes? Its an interesting history. When Chinese cooks came to...
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