An Acadian Delight: Rappie Pie
Halifax, Nova Scotia is known for lobster, lobster and more lobster. But you can get fresh lobster almost anywhere. The unique, distinctive cuisine in Nova Scotia is Acadian cooking. The […]
Author Archives: Dwight & Lynn Furrow
“Meh” to Toronto’s Signature Dish: Peameal Bacon
When traveling one of my pastimes is tracking down foods unique to the area in which I’m staying—foods that I’m unlikely to find anywhere else. Hawaii has its poi, Nebraska […]
Exploring Juneau
They don’t make wine in Juneau, as far as I know, . But the food is good, the culture is interesting, and the natural resources breathtaking. My excuse for going […]
My New Friend
The wildlife here in Juneau, Alaska is incredible. I encountered this guy on a morning walk on a residential street behind our hotel. I was hoping for a better shot […]
Juneau: Midnight Twilight, Cruise Ships, Ubiquitous Seafood
In much of the world, dusk is usually fleeting. Light and dark briefly touch and then pull away as if feeling discomfort in each other’s presence. But here, in June, […]
All Things are Possible With Pasta, Pane and Vino
Escaping the ordinary is the goal of all recreational travel. Adventure, relaxation, novel experiences, or exploration can all be ways of leaving the humdrum behind. But on our recently concluded […]
Under the Umbrian Sun
Vacationers heading to Italy usually think first of Tuscany. Go there if you like tour buses, hordes of curio shoppers, and high prices. If something about that doesn’t appeal to […]
If One Conference Isn’t Enough, Try Two
We’re looking forward to attending the International Food Blogger Conference (IFBC19) in Juneau, Alaska in June, 2019. Zephyr Conferences also produced the Wine Bloggers Conference held in Walla Walla, WA in […]
Wine Bloggers Conference 2018: Standout Wines
At the 2018 Wine Blogger’s Conference in Walla Walla, Washington the wine flowed freely and it wasn’t the cheap stuff. Wineries want to show their best and tell their stories […]
The Love Affair with wine continues in Walla Walla
Wine is fascinating because its appreciation forms an aesthetic community driven by genuine love for fermented grape juice. There are of course commercial interests involved. Wine isn’t liquid manna—someone must […]
Roving Decanter 