Meet Ivan López, the talented barista at Amor Perfecto in Bogotá, where we started our mornings and often, our evenings.
Read MoreIvan crafting a latte
Peaches from Toigo Orchards
Farmers' Market Finds: Savoring Summer Fruits
We returned from vacation last Sunday morning in time to make it to our weekend market. We found that while we were in South America eating the exotic fruits of Colombia (more to come on those), the New York strawberries had disappeared.
Read MoreCongee for the Soul (and Body)
Doesn’t matter what time of the year it is -- spring, summer, hurricane season, fall or winter. From Sheung Wan, it’s either down Tung St. or Water Ln. to get onto Hollywood Rd...
Read MoreThe streets of DC, U St. neighborhood
Washington, DC Highlights
Early Saturday morning of Memorial Day Weekend we boarded Mega Bus en route to Washington, DC. With Prem's parents in tow, who had never been to the capital, our goal was to make sure they experienced the monuments and history but also the food and culture. These are two important sides of life in DC but couldn't be more different; the area around the monuments and White House is very quiet and pristine, while there's more hustle and bustle and "city life" around U Street, 14th Street, and Dupont Circle. Here are some food and drink highlights from our short weekend.
Read MoreMaker: Kamel Saci, Baker, Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria, New York City
Portioning out dough
Focaccia in the making
Sea salt over Focaccia
“For me it’s more than work. I like waking up and coming to work. When I start my day it’s quiet in here and when I’m done baking it smells wonderful. So for me it’s not about the paycheck, I just really enjoy baking good bread.”