Disclaimer: I was invited to visit Fluffy Fluffy, but as always, this post reflects my own experience and honest opinion. The first time I tried soufflé pancakes was in Tokyo …
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My flight from Stavanger left at 6:25am, and since I had checked baggage, I needed to be at the airport at least an hour before departure. The hotel breakfast didn’t …
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When Steve and I were in Seattle, we met up with Sylvan (an old friend from Sweden) and his girlfriend for drinks at Inside Passage which is a tiny bar …
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The other evening, AC and Kristian had me over for scallops and white wine. They live right down by the fjord, so Kristian just threw on his wetsuit and picked …
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Disclaimer: I was invited to join the tour by New York Ghosts. There was rain in the air and the kind of heavy clouds that seem to hang just a …
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When my friend Rieko from Japan came to visit, she brought a bunch of fun gifts. Among the more exotic were a pack of Baby Foot (which hadn’t made it …
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I’m not always the fastest, when it comes to transforming my trips into blog posts, but this post about Cuba must be an all-time slow. Are you ready? Back in …
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AC and I left Stavanger early one September morning, heading out toward Preikestolen. We stopped by a kiosk in town to stock up—Kvikk Lunsj (Norwegian chocolate wafer, kind of like …
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Khanom Krok are little Thai coconut pancakes with crispy edges and a soft, creamy center. They’re made in heavy cast iron pans with round wells, kind of like the Danish …
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The Burmese Banana Coconut Wraps are one of my favorite sweet treats from Tea Garden in Mae Sot. In Myanmar, the wraps with banana and coconut are typically enjoyed after …
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Steve was on a work trip to Charlotte, and managed to squeeze in a visit to Noble Smoke, a place known for excellent barbecue. He was lucky and got invited …
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Disclaimer: My visit was by invitation from La Farine. All opinions are my own. The Upper West Side is full of cute little gems, and one of them is La …
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It was a dark and rainy night, and Steve and I were in the mood for some serious comfort food. We ended up at NR on the Upper East Side. …
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On our last trip to London, Steve and I had afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason. The legendary Piccadilly department store, known for fine foods, teas and luxury goods, has …
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Afternoon tea at the Authors’ Lounge at Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok is one of those things you should try at least once in your life. It’s a step away from …
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One afternoon, I met up with Rieko for tea at TwentyEight, the bar and lounge on the 28th floor of the Conrad Tokyo. Everything is cute in Japan and afternoon …
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When it comes to ice cream, soft serve, and gelato, New York City is at the very forefront. We’re talking fish-shaped ice cream cones, mochi toppings, and mind-blowing flavor combinations, …
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I always make a stop at Crystal Jade at Hong Kong Airport right after landing. It’s right there after baggage claim, so it is impossible to miss, and after a …
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On a previous trip to Tokyo, I had the pleasure of catching up with an old friend of mine, Rieko. We first met almost 10 years ago, when I did …
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One night, before heading to a Broadway show, Steve and I stopped by See No Evil, a tiny pizza restaurant tucked away below street level, inside the 50th Street subway …
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I was invited to the Grand Opening of the Ess-a-Bagel FiDi location as a guest. All opinions are my own (and Steve’s, for this particular post) If you ever wondered …
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Tucked away behind the hectic roundabout at Victory Monument is one of Bangkok’s most iconic noodle spots: Boat Noodle Alley. This narrow stretch of canal-side eateries is where you go …
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We had just arrived in Paris, and after checking in at the hotel and taking a quick shower, we headed out to find dinner. No reservations, no plan—just a vague …
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The mango season in Thailand peaks from April to June, and although you can get mango all year round, it is during this time of the year that they taste …