eating Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:15:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png eating Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning While You Travel https://travelerdreams.com/tips-to-avoid-food-poisoning-while-you-travel/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:13:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22198 When you decide to go traveling, you never assume you’re going to get sick. Unfortunately, if you’re an adventurous traveler, it might feel inevitable that you will be a victim of food poisoning at some point or another. Since you don’t want to spend your days in bed or in the bathroom, there are a […]

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]]> When you decide to go traveling, you never assume you’re going to get sick. Unfortunately, if you’re an adventurous traveler, it might feel inevitable that you will be a victim of food poisoning at some point or another. Since you don’t want to spend your days in bed or in the bathroom, there are a few tips you can follow to lower the chances that you’ll get food poisoning.

Don’t Drink the Tap Water

Even if you’re pretty sure it’s safe to drink, maybe don’t risk it. Drink bottled water to ensure that you have clean, filtered water. Yes, this even means brushing your teeth with bottled water! It might feel a bit ridiculous, but you will be grateful to be healthy for your entire trip!

Eat Fruits with a Peel

This is related to the tap water issue mentioned earlier. If you know the tap water is not safe to drink, keep in mind that people will still wash their fruit with it! If you only eat fruits with a peel, you won’t need to worry about how it was washed because you don’t even eat the outer layer!

Eat Like a Vegetarian

Not everyone will love this advice, but when you realize how often food poisoning comes from meat dishes, you’ll see it’s not such a bad idea. If you really want to test out a local cuisine with meat in it, make sure that it’s a restaurant verified by a lot of people (especially locals!).

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]]> How To Save Money On Restaurants On A Trip https://travelerdreams.com/how-to-save-money-on-restaurants-on-a-trip/ Sun, 01 Nov 2020 07:23:13 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=9106 Traveling the world is a lot of fun, but sometimes it can be expensive, and travel within budget is not a simple thing. It is a fact, that much of the expense on the trip revolves around food. Here are some tips to help you cut down on travel expenses. Make Coffee! Coffee is expensive […]

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]]> Traveling the world is a lot of fun, but sometimes it can be expensive, and travel within budget is not a simple thing. It is a fact, that much of the expense on the trip revolves around food.

Here are some tips to help you cut down on travel expenses.

Make Coffee!

Coffee is expensive in some places in the world. A cup of coffee can cost between $2 and $8 in some places! If you are staying at an Airbnb, bring coffee from home, and make coffee in the apartment. In most hotels, you can make coffee for yourself in the lobby or at breakfast. 

Look for a Local Restaurant!

Got hungry in the middle of the day? Avoid tourist traps and try to look for a local restaurant, where the residents of the city eat. The food will be delicious, and usually cheaper than in the tourist attractions.

Cook!

A trip to the supermarket is always fun. Go to the local store and buy groceries to cook a delicious dinner on your own, or make sandwiches from local bread and spreads. It’s a great way to save money but also to experience the place in an authentic way.

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]]> 3 Tips For Healthy Eating On Vacation https://travelerdreams.com/3-tips-for-healthy-eating-on-vacation/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 08:45:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=8144 Vacation is usually the time of year when we pay less attention to healthy eating and tend to deviate from our normal diet routine.  It is, of course, an integral part of the vacation—but it can also have negative consequences on our body at the end of the vacation. So how can you still maintain […]

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]]> Vacation is usually the time of year when we pay less attention to healthy eating and tend to deviate from our normal diet routine. 

It is, of course, an integral part of the vacation—but it can also have negative consequences on our body at the end of the vacation.

So how can you still maintain a healthy diet, and not give up the fun of eating on vacation? Here are 3 effective tips.

Moderation

You want to devour the world—and rightly so. There is no reason to give up on local delicacies, but try to do so in moderation.

Clean Eating

It is not always easy to eat “clean” on a trip. Still, try to keep a good mixture of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and simple proteins in your eating routine on the trip. Pack a bag of delicious, fresh vegetables instead of opening another bag of chips or a bar of chocolate.

Meal Planning

Think about where you will eat at each meal of the day, and choose recommended restaurants for this purpose. Do not wait until the last minute to figure out where to eat, because then you may be very hungry, and the risk of choosing a place that serves fast, junk food increases.

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]]> Eat Like a Venetian with Enrica Rocca https://travelerdreams.com/eat-like-a-venetian-with-enrica-rocca/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:45:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=7937 Born and raised in Venice, Enrica Rocca has Italian food in her blood. Having lived between London and Venice, she brought Venetian cooking with her—and now teaches others how to cook like a real Italian. With two cookery schools—one in each city—Rocca has slowly risen to fame, her cooking schools being voted as some of […]

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]]> Born and raised in Venice, Enrica Rocca has Italian food in her blood. Having lived between London and Venice, she brought Venetian cooking with her—and now teaches others how to cook like a real Italian. With two cookery schools—one in each city—Rocca has slowly risen to fame, her cooking schools being voted as some of the world’s finest.

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With the extra time we all have at the moment and the beautiful English asparagus in full season, this risotto is the perfect spring recipe: Spring Risotto with Asparagus Recipe for 4 People • 16 Asparagus • 1 Medium Onion • 1 cup of white wine • 280gr of Risotto Carnaroli Rice (Carnaroli is much better than Arborio rice as the grain is smaller so it cooks evenly throughout where as with Arborio you can often end up with a mushy risotto as the grain cooks quickly on the outside and needs a lot longer for the inside to cook) • 2 Tablespoons of Butter • 200gr of Grated Parmesan • 500ml homemade vegetable or chicken stock Method: 1. Peel the asparagus from the bottom until half way up to get rid of the lower tough outer layer of skin, cutting off 1cm of the bottom stalk 2. Cut the top tips of the asparagus and put aside. 3. Finely chop the rest of the asparagus into think slices about 0.5cm thick. Heat a drop of olive oil into a pan and sauté the sliced asparagus for about 10minutes until cooked through with some salt and pepper. Once cooked, puree in a nutribullet or food processor with a small ladle of stock. Put aside. 4. Finely cube the onion and slow cook over low heat with some olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot for about 15minutes. 5. Add the wine to the onions and continue to slow cook until the onions absorb all of the wine 6. Turn the heat up and add the risotto rice, stirring for a few minsto toast the rice until the grains become translucent. This is an important step to having a perfect risotto as it creates a shell around each grain, allowing the grain to slowly absorb moisture without getting soggy 7. Ladle boiling stock to cover the rice and stir continuously to release the starch from the rice. 8. Add more stock, one ladle at a time, as the rice absorbs it, stirring continually. 9. After about 10minutes, stir in the puree of asparagus, mix in thoroughly, and continue stirring. 10. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the risotto has a creamy consistency (cooking times will vary depending on the type of rice you use). 11. Once cooked through, add the asparagus tips, Parmesan and Butter 🙂

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But when it comes to eating Italian food, she admits she never eats in Italian restaurants outside of Italy.

“I enjoy discovering the local specialties,” she explained in an interview with Suitcase Magazine. “I also know how difficult it is to replicate any cuisine outside of its original country. A cuisine is built around the local ingredients, so exporting a culinary culture is really difficult.”

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September is the best season for figs and we personally just can’t get enough of them, try out our favourite fig recipe below: #seasonalityiskey #weeklyrecipes Bruschetta with Thyme Roasted Figs, Goats Cheese & Honey Ingredients for four bruschetta: * Four figs, quartered * Four sprigs of thyme, leaves removed * Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Our Favorite is Marina Colonna) * Four slices of Sourdough Bread (We love the bread from Fabrique Bakery) * Salt and Pepper * Goats Cheese (We love Neal’s Yard Ragstone) * A Drizzle of Honey * Method:  1. Place the quartered figs on an oven dish and season with the thyme, a 
drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes at 200 degrees until the figs have slightly softened 2. Grill the bread on a dry griddle pan to form a nice toasted crust and then spread the goats cheese on each slice followed by the roasted figs and a drizzle of Honey

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According to Rocca, you can’t access the same ingredients, not everything can be exported, and compromises are not always successful. “It’s difficult to replicate Neapolitan dishes in Venice, never mind replicating those dishes across the world,” she stresses.

“It is all about the quality of the ingredients, which is why it is so important to eat local,” says Rocca. “Good ingredients are expensive in today’s world, so eating well represents a big sacrifice, but it’s well worth it for our health and happiness.”

Local ingredients are at the core of her cooking philosophy. Rocca’s school in Venice, housed in the family palazzo, gives clients the chance to spend the day as a true Venetian—discovering the freshest local seafood at Rialto Market before returning to her kitchen to enjoy a day of warmth, humor, local Veneto wines and delicious food.

According to Rocca, dishes are usually comprised of just two or three ingredients, chosen well, cooked simply, and brought to the table with Gusto.

Sign us up, pronto!

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]]> Explore the World’s Finest Wineries with Penny Sadler https://travelerdreams.com/explore-the-worlds-finest-wineries-with-penny-sadler/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:42:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=7806 Travel blogger Penny Sadler is a wine enthusiast. A makeup-artist-turned-travel-and-wine-writer, she admits to having a bad case of wanderlust. An adventurer first and foremost, a favorite quote of Sadler is “If adventures not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad” (Jane Austen). Her blog and accompanying social media pages offer […]

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]]> Travel blogger Penny Sadler is a wine enthusiast. A makeup-artist-turned-travel-and-wine-writer, she admits to having a bad case of wanderlust.

An adventurer first and foremost, a favorite quote of Sadler is “If adventures not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad” (Jane Austen).

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Are you drinking more this summer? Numbers show that in general since the beginning of the pandemic Americans are drinking more than usual. In fact I think liquor and wine sales up 35% from last year. Anyway I’m here to help you find some new things to drink this summer😁🥂 New article from international Food Wine and travel writers Association 🥂 link in the comments. . . . . . #aperitivos #foodandwine #summerdrinks #cocktailrecipes #negroni #milanolife #margaritastime travelsomeday #guardiantravel #igitalia #italophilia #drinkoftheday #adventuresofacarryon #ifwtwa #italianfwt #italymagazine . . . . . https://fwtmagazine.com/drinks-for-the-lazy-hazy-crazy-days-of-summer/

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Her blog and accompanying social media pages offer first-hand accounts of the places Sadler travels to—including intimate details of tours, wineries, restaurants, hotels, and more.

“You might find me stomping through vineyards in the Italian countryside, or flying over Napa Valley wineries in a hot air balloon,” she explains on her website. “But most of all, you will find me wandering through the streets and alleyways looking for the unseen, overlooked, hiding in plain sight, stories and connections, that make life exciting.”

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It’s National Prosecco Week ALL week y’all, and as it turns out, I am helping promote one of my favorite sparkling wines. Si! E’ certo! Last night we had a little Asian appetizer and this extra dry Prosecco from @villasandi 🥂 now what you may not know is that extra dry doesn’t mean it’s going to feel like your lips are sticking to your teeth. Nope. It refers to the level of sweetness of the wine or residual sugar. Sooo, if you like spicy foods and or slightly sweet bubbles, or something light and refreshing that pairs well with a backyard social , pair this sparkler from Italia! Find out more @proseccodoc_usa 🥂Cin cin! . . . . . #italy_foods #foodandwine #sparklingwine veneto #travelsomeday #summerdrinks #stayathome #proseccodoc #igitalia #italophilia #adventuresofacarryon #staysafeandhealthy #italianwine #italy_photolovers #italymagazine #sponsored #nationalproseccoweek #italiangenio

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Recent posts include Sustainable Winemaking at Utopia Vineyards in Willamette Valley and a call to Travel Italy Through a Glass of Prosecco (something we can get behind!).

“The best vacation I’ve ever taken is usually the most recent,” she admits in an interview with Travel Awaits, “because I only travel to places I am sincerely interested in. That said, I loved Alsace, France. The wines are my favorite, and the people are so lovely. I’m also crazy for Rome! I loved it from the moment I first saw it—and I always will.”

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Nothing like a cold sparkling wine to cool down on a hot summer day. The pool doesn’t hurt either! 🥂 my bubble of choice lately has been Prosecco. It’s light and fresh and low in alcohol, generally about 11%. If you’re not sure which style of sparkling wine is for you, check out my article, A Guide to Sparkling Wine Around the World. Link in my profile! Cheers! . . . . #italy_hidden_gems #apertivo #foodandwine #ig_italy_ #placestogo #visitveneto #travelsomeday #guardiantravel #stayathome #italianstyle🇮🇹 igitalia #italophilia #winetasting #sparklingwine #womeninwine #ifwtwa #adventuresofacarryon #proseccosuperiore #summerdrinks #italy_creative_pictures #italy magazine #charlescommunications

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Describing herself as a curious person, Sadler is interested in learning, creating, self-discovery, connecting with people, having adventures, and discovering beauty.

“Because travel is about more than the destination, Adventures of a Carry-on is a metaphor for the experiences we bring back with us and the parts of ourselves we take with us,” she writes on her website.

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Muscat wine is from the Muscat Blanc grape. In Alsace it is one of the 4 noble grapes and is often planted in Grand Cru vineyards. Flavor profile is lemon, orange blossom, green pear, and honeysuckle. It’s a fabulous dry wine that is often served as an aperitif. In Alsace, a classic pairing is with asparagus. This was my first time to try this classic pairing and for me it was definitely a winner. . . . . . #adventuresofacarryon #grandcruwine #visiteurope #foodandwine #visitcolmar #alsace #visitalsace #winecountry #wine #kientzheim #confreriesaintetienne #alsacerocks #winepairing #gastronomylover #beautiful_world #alsacewine #france #tourismealsace #upperrhine #muscatblanc #placestogo #visitribeauvilleriquewihr #discovereurope #colorfullife #madeinalsace

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If you yourself are a wine enthusiast, you will enjoy what her blog has to offer.

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I met these fun folks at the Dallas Farmers Market last weekend representing @lostdrawcellars a Texas Winery in the Hill Country. But, what you should know is, the vineyards are in the Texas High Plains. Why is this important? Because that is where the best Texas fruit is grown. I think it’s a winning combination. I tried the Marsanne, Rose, and Red blend of Tempranillo- can’t remember what the other grape is. Anyway, it was tasty! . . . . #adventuresofacarryon #foodandwine #texastourism #hillcountrytexas #winetravel #getlost #visitfredtx #fredericksburgtx #hillcountrywineries #texasphotographer #dallasfoodie #farmersmarket #texpert #writingprompts #texaswinecountry

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> eating Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:15:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png eating Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning While You Travel https://travelerdreams.com/tips-to-avoid-food-poisoning-while-you-travel/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:13:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=22198 When you decide to go traveling, you never assume you’re going to get sick. Unfortunately, if you’re an adventurous traveler, it might feel inevitable that you will be a victim of food poisoning at some point or another. Since you don’t want to spend your days in bed or in the bathroom, there are a […]

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]]> When you decide to go traveling, you never assume you’re going to get sick. Unfortunately, if you’re an adventurous traveler, it might feel inevitable that you will be a victim of food poisoning at some point or another. Since you don’t want to spend your days in bed or in the bathroom, there are a few tips you can follow to lower the chances that you’ll get food poisoning.

Don’t Drink the Tap Water

Even if you’re pretty sure it’s safe to drink, maybe don’t risk it. Drink bottled water to ensure that you have clean, filtered water. Yes, this even means brushing your teeth with bottled water! It might feel a bit ridiculous, but you will be grateful to be healthy for your entire trip!

Eat Fruits with a Peel

This is related to the tap water issue mentioned earlier. If you know the tap water is not safe to drink, keep in mind that people will still wash their fruit with it! If you only eat fruits with a peel, you won’t need to worry about how it was washed because you don’t even eat the outer layer!

Eat Like a Vegetarian

Not everyone will love this advice, but when you realize how often food poisoning comes from meat dishes, you’ll see it’s not such a bad idea. If you really want to test out a local cuisine with meat in it, make sure that it’s a restaurant verified by a lot of people (especially locals!).

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]]> How To Save Money On Restaurants On A Trip https://travelerdreams.com/how-to-save-money-on-restaurants-on-a-trip/ Sun, 01 Nov 2020 07:23:13 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=9106 Traveling the world is a lot of fun, but sometimes it can be expensive, and travel within budget is not a simple thing. It is a fact, that much of the expense on the trip revolves around food. Here are some tips to help you cut down on travel expenses. Make Coffee! Coffee is expensive […]

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]]> Traveling the world is a lot of fun, but sometimes it can be expensive, and travel within budget is not a simple thing. It is a fact, that much of the expense on the trip revolves around food.

Here are some tips to help you cut down on travel expenses.

Make Coffee!

Coffee is expensive in some places in the world. A cup of coffee can cost between $2 and $8 in some places! If you are staying at an Airbnb, bring coffee from home, and make coffee in the apartment. In most hotels, you can make coffee for yourself in the lobby or at breakfast. 

Look for a Local Restaurant!

Got hungry in the middle of the day? Avoid tourist traps and try to look for a local restaurant, where the residents of the city eat. The food will be delicious, and usually cheaper than in the tourist attractions.

Cook!

A trip to the supermarket is always fun. Go to the local store and buy groceries to cook a delicious dinner on your own, or make sandwiches from local bread and spreads. It’s a great way to save money but also to experience the place in an authentic way.

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]]> 3 Tips For Healthy Eating On Vacation https://travelerdreams.com/3-tips-for-healthy-eating-on-vacation/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 08:45:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=8144 Vacation is usually the time of year when we pay less attention to healthy eating and tend to deviate from our normal diet routine.  It is, of course, an integral part of the vacation—but it can also have negative consequences on our body at the end of the vacation. So how can you still maintain […]

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]]> Vacation is usually the time of year when we pay less attention to healthy eating and tend to deviate from our normal diet routine. 

It is, of course, an integral part of the vacation—but it can also have negative consequences on our body at the end of the vacation.

So how can you still maintain a healthy diet, and not give up the fun of eating on vacation? Here are 3 effective tips.

Moderation

You want to devour the world—and rightly so. There is no reason to give up on local delicacies, but try to do so in moderation.

Clean Eating

It is not always easy to eat “clean” on a trip. Still, try to keep a good mixture of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and simple proteins in your eating routine on the trip. Pack a bag of delicious, fresh vegetables instead of opening another bag of chips or a bar of chocolate.

Meal Planning

Think about where you will eat at each meal of the day, and choose recommended restaurants for this purpose. Do not wait until the last minute to figure out where to eat, because then you may be very hungry, and the risk of choosing a place that serves fast, junk food increases.

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]]> Eat Like a Venetian with Enrica Rocca https://travelerdreams.com/eat-like-a-venetian-with-enrica-rocca/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:45:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=7937 Born and raised in Venice, Enrica Rocca has Italian food in her blood. Having lived between London and Venice, she brought Venetian cooking with her—and now teaches others how to cook like a real Italian. With two cookery schools—one in each city—Rocca has slowly risen to fame, her cooking schools being voted as some of […]

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]]> Born and raised in Venice, Enrica Rocca has Italian food in her blood. Having lived between London and Venice, she brought Venetian cooking with her—and now teaches others how to cook like a real Italian. With two cookery schools—one in each city—Rocca has slowly risen to fame, her cooking schools being voted as some of the world’s finest.

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With the extra time we all have at the moment and the beautiful English asparagus in full season, this risotto is the perfect spring recipe: Spring Risotto with Asparagus Recipe for 4 People • 16 Asparagus • 1 Medium Onion • 1 cup of white wine • 280gr of Risotto Carnaroli Rice (Carnaroli is much better than Arborio rice as the grain is smaller so it cooks evenly throughout where as with Arborio you can often end up with a mushy risotto as the grain cooks quickly on the outside and needs a lot longer for the inside to cook) • 2 Tablespoons of Butter • 200gr of Grated Parmesan • 500ml homemade vegetable or chicken stock Method: 1. Peel the asparagus from the bottom until half way up to get rid of the lower tough outer layer of skin, cutting off 1cm of the bottom stalk 2. Cut the top tips of the asparagus and put aside. 3. Finely chop the rest of the asparagus into think slices about 0.5cm thick. Heat a drop of olive oil into a pan and sauté the sliced asparagus for about 10minutes until cooked through with some salt and pepper. Once cooked, puree in a nutribullet or food processor with a small ladle of stock. Put aside. 4. Finely cube the onion and slow cook over low heat with some olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot for about 15minutes. 5. Add the wine to the onions and continue to slow cook until the onions absorb all of the wine 6. Turn the heat up and add the risotto rice, stirring for a few minsto toast the rice until the grains become translucent. This is an important step to having a perfect risotto as it creates a shell around each grain, allowing the grain to slowly absorb moisture without getting soggy 7. Ladle boiling stock to cover the rice and stir continuously to release the starch from the rice. 8. Add more stock, one ladle at a time, as the rice absorbs it, stirring continually. 9. After about 10minutes, stir in the puree of asparagus, mix in thoroughly, and continue stirring. 10. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the risotto has a creamy consistency (cooking times will vary depending on the type of rice you use). 11. Once cooked through, add the asparagus tips, Parmesan and Butter 🙂

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But when it comes to eating Italian food, she admits she never eats in Italian restaurants outside of Italy.

“I enjoy discovering the local specialties,” she explained in an interview with Suitcase Magazine. “I also know how difficult it is to replicate any cuisine outside of its original country. A cuisine is built around the local ingredients, so exporting a culinary culture is really difficult.”

View this post on Instagram

September is the best season for figs and we personally just can’t get enough of them, try out our favourite fig recipe below: #seasonalityiskey #weeklyrecipes Bruschetta with Thyme Roasted Figs, Goats Cheese & Honey Ingredients for four bruschetta: * Four figs, quartered * Four sprigs of thyme, leaves removed * Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Our Favorite is Marina Colonna) * Four slices of Sourdough Bread (We love the bread from Fabrique Bakery) * Salt and Pepper * Goats Cheese (We love Neal’s Yard Ragstone) * A Drizzle of Honey * Method:  1. Place the quartered figs on an oven dish and season with the thyme, a 
drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes at 200 degrees until the figs have slightly softened 2. Grill the bread on a dry griddle pan to form a nice toasted crust and then spread the goats cheese on each slice followed by the roasted figs and a drizzle of Honey

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According to Rocca, you can’t access the same ingredients, not everything can be exported, and compromises are not always successful. “It’s difficult to replicate Neapolitan dishes in Venice, never mind replicating those dishes across the world,” she stresses.

“It is all about the quality of the ingredients, which is why it is so important to eat local,” says Rocca. “Good ingredients are expensive in today’s world, so eating well represents a big sacrifice, but it’s well worth it for our health and happiness.”

Local ingredients are at the core of her cooking philosophy. Rocca’s school in Venice, housed in the family palazzo, gives clients the chance to spend the day as a true Venetian—discovering the freshest local seafood at Rialto Market before returning to her kitchen to enjoy a day of warmth, humor, local Veneto wines and delicious food.

According to Rocca, dishes are usually comprised of just two or three ingredients, chosen well, cooked simply, and brought to the table with Gusto.

Sign us up, pronto!

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]]> Explore the World’s Finest Wineries with Penny Sadler https://travelerdreams.com/explore-the-worlds-finest-wineries-with-penny-sadler/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:42:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=7806 Travel blogger Penny Sadler is a wine enthusiast. A makeup-artist-turned-travel-and-wine-writer, she admits to having a bad case of wanderlust. An adventurer first and foremost, a favorite quote of Sadler is “If adventures not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad” (Jane Austen). Her blog and accompanying social media pages offer […]

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]]> Travel blogger Penny Sadler is a wine enthusiast. A makeup-artist-turned-travel-and-wine-writer, she admits to having a bad case of wanderlust.

An adventurer first and foremost, a favorite quote of Sadler is “If adventures not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad” (Jane Austen).

View this post on Instagram

Are you drinking more this summer? Numbers show that in general since the beginning of the pandemic Americans are drinking more than usual. In fact I think liquor and wine sales up 35% from last year. Anyway I’m here to help you find some new things to drink this summer😁🥂 New article from international Food Wine and travel writers Association 🥂 link in the comments. . . . . . #aperitivos #foodandwine #summerdrinks #cocktailrecipes #negroni #milanolife #margaritastime travelsomeday #guardiantravel #igitalia #italophilia #drinkoftheday #adventuresofacarryon #ifwtwa #italianfwt #italymagazine . . . . . https://fwtmagazine.com/drinks-for-the-lazy-hazy-crazy-days-of-summer/

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Her blog and accompanying social media pages offer first-hand accounts of the places Sadler travels to—including intimate details of tours, wineries, restaurants, hotels, and more.

“You might find me stomping through vineyards in the Italian countryside, or flying over Napa Valley wineries in a hot air balloon,” she explains on her website. “But most of all, you will find me wandering through the streets and alleyways looking for the unseen, overlooked, hiding in plain sight, stories and connections, that make life exciting.”

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It’s National Prosecco Week ALL week y’all, and as it turns out, I am helping promote one of my favorite sparkling wines. Si! E’ certo! Last night we had a little Asian appetizer and this extra dry Prosecco from @villasandi 🥂 now what you may not know is that extra dry doesn’t mean it’s going to feel like your lips are sticking to your teeth. Nope. It refers to the level of sweetness of the wine or residual sugar. Sooo, if you like spicy foods and or slightly sweet bubbles, or something light and refreshing that pairs well with a backyard social , pair this sparkler from Italia! Find out more @proseccodoc_usa 🥂Cin cin! . . . . . #italy_foods #foodandwine #sparklingwine veneto #travelsomeday #summerdrinks #stayathome #proseccodoc #igitalia #italophilia #adventuresofacarryon #staysafeandhealthy #italianwine #italy_photolovers #italymagazine #sponsored #nationalproseccoweek #italiangenio

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Recent posts include Sustainable Winemaking at Utopia Vineyards in Willamette Valley and a call to Travel Italy Through a Glass of Prosecco (something we can get behind!).

“The best vacation I’ve ever taken is usually the most recent,” she admits in an interview with Travel Awaits, “because I only travel to places I am sincerely interested in. That said, I loved Alsace, France. The wines are my favorite, and the people are so lovely. I’m also crazy for Rome! I loved it from the moment I first saw it—and I always will.”

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Nothing like a cold sparkling wine to cool down on a hot summer day. The pool doesn’t hurt either! 🥂 my bubble of choice lately has been Prosecco. It’s light and fresh and low in alcohol, generally about 11%. If you’re not sure which style of sparkling wine is for you, check out my article, A Guide to Sparkling Wine Around the World. Link in my profile! Cheers! . . . . #italy_hidden_gems #apertivo #foodandwine #ig_italy_ #placestogo #visitveneto #travelsomeday #guardiantravel #stayathome #italianstyle🇮🇹 igitalia #italophilia #winetasting #sparklingwine #womeninwine #ifwtwa #adventuresofacarryon #proseccosuperiore #summerdrinks #italy_creative_pictures #italy magazine #charlescommunications

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Describing herself as a curious person, Sadler is interested in learning, creating, self-discovery, connecting with people, having adventures, and discovering beauty.

“Because travel is about more than the destination, Adventures of a Carry-on is a metaphor for the experiences we bring back with us and the parts of ourselves we take with us,” she writes on her website.

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Muscat wine is from the Muscat Blanc grape. In Alsace it is one of the 4 noble grapes and is often planted in Grand Cru vineyards. Flavor profile is lemon, orange blossom, green pear, and honeysuckle. It’s a fabulous dry wine that is often served as an aperitif. In Alsace, a classic pairing is with asparagus. This was my first time to try this classic pairing and for me it was definitely a winner. . . . . . #adventuresofacarryon #grandcruwine #visiteurope #foodandwine #visitcolmar #alsace #visitalsace #winecountry #wine #kientzheim #confreriesaintetienne #alsacerocks #winepairing #gastronomylover #beautiful_world #alsacewine #france #tourismealsace #upperrhine #muscatblanc #placestogo #visitribeauvilleriquewihr #discovereurope #colorfullife #madeinalsace

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If you yourself are a wine enthusiast, you will enjoy what her blog has to offer.

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I met these fun folks at the Dallas Farmers Market last weekend representing @lostdrawcellars a Texas Winery in the Hill Country. But, what you should know is, the vineyards are in the Texas High Plains. Why is this important? Because that is where the best Texas fruit is grown. I think it’s a winning combination. I tried the Marsanne, Rose, and Red blend of Tempranillo- can’t remember what the other grape is. Anyway, it was tasty! . . . . #adventuresofacarryon #foodandwine #texastourism #hillcountrytexas #winetravel #getlost #visitfredtx #fredericksburgtx #hillcountrywineries #texasphotographer #dallasfoodie #farmersmarket #texpert #writingprompts #texaswinecountry

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