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Whisky, Gin, and Scones: A Visit to the Isle of Harris Distillery

From Tarbert Harbour, it looks like a church: the tall, peaked roof; uniform white walls; and a large glass window reaching into the eaves, reaching to a point where I almost expect to see a spire. It’s not a church,…

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Ramen at Wasabi, Chicago

How Travel Changed My Relationship With Food

It was late one October night, and most of us were suffering the effects of one too many glasses of baijiu, China’s notorious national liquor. This meant only one thing: food. Two of our crew swayed over to KFC, while…

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10 British Foods I Miss as an Expat in the USA

It’s no secret that I love food. For me, food is an integral part of any travel experience, a window onto another country’s culture and character.  As a result, expat life can be a bit of a culinary rollercoaster, one…

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Champagne at Peter Shields Inn

A Romantic Stay at Peter Shields Inn in Cape May

In a town full of elaborate Victorian mansions, the Peter Shields Inn stands out, a sparkling white, stately Georgian Revival-style house situated mere steps from the beach. My husband and I arrived outside one recent Sunday afternoon as the sun…

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Isle of Harris Gin: A Taste of the Hebrides in NYC

It was everywhere. In the local news, filling up my Facebook news feed, looking intriguing all over Instagram.  Everyone, it seemed, either had a bottle of the coveted Isle of Harris Gin, or was trying desperately to get their hands…

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Discovering Chicago’s Food Scene with a Local Chef

If you’ve never actually touched down in the Windy City, then you could be forgiven for thinking that Chicago’s cuisine revolves around deep dish pizza and quirky hot dogs. Despite the fact that I prefer my pizzas thin crust and…

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