I mentioned yesterday that I would tell more about the self-portrait found in the “About” section – the photo is terrible but the memories are incredible! This time last year I had just finished my master’s dissertation on the foodways of the Italian immigrants in NYC and rewarded myself with a 12-day trip to Italy.Continue reading “A 21st Century Visit to Ancient Rome”
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A True GastroNomad
As part of my assignments for the food blogging class that provoked this new endeavor, I have been reading other blogs and online media for what feels like every waking moment – unless of course I’m writing or trying to squeeze in some “real” work! There’s a lot of food writing out there! Despite theContinue reading “A True GastroNomad”
Gelato Italiano
This is a revision of an article I wrote for my column Eat and Tell that appears on Eat Something Sexy, a website created by my lovely friend Amy Reilly. (See link in the side bar) Gelato making is an art form in Italy and gelaterias often resemble galleries in homage to the frozen fantasy.Continue reading “Gelato Italiano”
Wandering Brooklyn, Part II
Another beautiful day in the neighborhood! Today is going to involve covering a bit more territory, so I have enlisted a partner in crime to join my expedition. We still won’t make a dent in the cultural offerings and exceptional foods of Brooklyn, not to mention the physical area this great city encompasses. ThisContinue reading “Wandering Brooklyn, Part II”
Wandering Brooklyn, Part I
It’s the first truly beautiful warm day of the year here in NYC and since I live in a perfect neighborhood for enjoying beautiful days, I thought I’d do my culinary wandering in my own ‘hood today. Granted, I didn’t cover all that much ground, but I did discover some treats – both local andContinue reading “Wandering Brooklyn, Part I”
Island Time
As I sit here in my freezing cold office avoiding going out into the 50 degree overcast chill of this NYC “spring”, I can’t help daydreaming about being on an island – preferably in the Philippines! I recently returned from a glorious two-week vacation – 4 days in Hong Kong, 9 days in CebuContinue reading “Island Time”
Cebu April 2009
A brief history of a GastroNomad
Five years ago, I decided to turn my fascination with food and culture into a career by getting a Masters degree in Gastronomy and focusing my research on immigrant foodways and globalization. The GastroNomad is my way of sharing my travel and eating adventures with you.