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I am a former chef at a high-end, farm-to-table restaurant (bloom in Roanoke, VA under the direction of award-winning chef, Nate Sloan). I specialize in writing about slow-food, food justice, wine, urban gardening, veganism and whole foods, and travel pieces centered around food exploration.

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Where To Get The Best Oysters In Seattle

While the hype around Seattle fish and chips is famous, locals know oysters are just as distinct to the region. Connoisseurs can taste the minerals, underwater landscape, and characteristics of the oceanic space where these bivalves were sourced, making oyster consumption truly unique. Between the presentation, lack of distracting elements, and the intensely nautical notes, the experience is grounding and undeniably of the sea. If you want to feel connected to marine landscapes or understand the waters, eat local oysters.

9 Of Seattle's Top Spots For Tacos

Seattle is known for being a major foodie city, and as a local travel writer and ex-chef, I couldn't be happier with it. And, while the world acknowledges the Emerald City's prowess in all things seafood, Scandinavian, and, in true Pacific Northwest fashion, quirky, we locals know something that tourists don't: Seattle is also home to some stellar tacos.Tacos are among the most popular West Coast comfort foods, and in this Washington metropolis, all the ingredients are there for this dish to be...

The Best Honduran Food To Try On Your Next Honduras Cruise

Honduran food is as unique as its home country’s landscapes, appealing to anyone who, like me, craves tropical ingredients, heart-warming spices, sweet seafood or perfectly cooked beans. In this Central American country, travelers can find the bounty of the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean paired with the sunlit produce of the volcanic farmlands. The result is a foodway shaped by techniques like banana leaf steaming and ingredients such as plantains and shrimp. It’s the best of Central American flavors — Honduran cuisine is communal, vibrant, flavorful, casual and evocative of the jade-hued jungle and beaches. It’s got heart, and it’s impossible not to fall in love with it. Needless to say, the food in Honduras alone is worth a trip.

The Real Dishes Behind Your Favorite Disney Films

As it turns out, there are plenty of very real dishes from around the world that the animators based these Disney foods on. From porridges served on Chinese breakfast tables to puffy pastries mastered by French chefs, the real foods behind your favorite Disney films offer unique representations of the cultures they're sourced from. These dishes can reveal a lot about the geography, food traditions, values, and history of the people who call the real versions of these animated settings home. So, let's dig into famous Disney movie foods and the inspirations at play.
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