Tastes of autumn in the Kaiserstuhl, Germany
Sampling the food and wine traditions of Baden, Germany
In Muttenz, Switzerland, wine among the vines
We celebrate the harvest season in the vineyards of German-speaking Switzerland.
Eating Well in Fez, Morocco
Some say that the best Moroccan meals are those prepared and served at home, and this is mostly accurate in my experience. I’ve enjoyed...
A gourmet wine-pairing workshop in Bordeaux
Everything about this gourmet wine-pairing workshop was top-tier and regional, from caviar to remarkable wines,
Basel, Switzerland celebrates Three Kings Day
Three Kings Day in Switzerland marks the official close of the Christmas season, a moment when church ritual, folk custom, and something sweet to eat come together.
Fall in Switzerland, the best time for food travel?
Growing up in Texas, I always looked forward to the cool, crisp air of fall after the scorching summer months. It meant cozy meals...
The Noguchi Museum—a New York City oasis
The abstract sculpture of Isamu Noguchi graces public spaces around the world, but the museum he designed to showcase his best works occupies a...
Fabulous, frazzling Florence, Italy in summer
Many summers ago, I took a train from my then-home in Switzerland to Tuscany, where I’d booked a week’s stay for a culinary retreat....
Spain’s memorable Guggenheim Bilbao
This time last year, Tom and I traveled in Spain’s Basque Country. We especially enjoyed our week in Bilbao, and an opportunity to soak...
The Rheingau Wine Festival in Wiesbaden
"Wine--enjoyed in moderation--heals and comforts with its strength and warmth."
These words from the 11th-century Benedictine nun Hildegard von Bingen ring true year-round in Germany's...