When I was little I was labeled a “good eater.” “My girls eat anything,” my mom would say about my sister and me. And it was true — sweet potatoes, avocados, shrimp, parmesan — our taste buds were wise beyond their years. I even felt a little sorry for the kids...

Though they may not be known worldwide, Dutch sweets and candies are made to satisfy a country with a very sweet tooth.  All sorts of baked goodies line the shelves of every neighborhood bakery, from delicious cakes to traditional cookies. The word cookie actually came from the Dutch koekje, a...

Prati is one of Rome’s best known shopping areas and close to the Vatican, yet it remains almost undiscovered by tourists. Until the late 19th century, Prati was an undeveloped green area of meadows and farmland. Nowadays, Prati is a wealthy residential area of Rome and boasts not only great shopping,...

Let me start this by saying, I’m an American. While I’ve taken great pains to bring you the steps to making a traditional English fry-up, bear in mind that I’m from Miami, not Manchester. Handle your pitchforks accordingly! Okay, let’s dig in! Traditional English Breakfast Recipe Here’s what you’ll need...

Are you coming to Rome but couldn’t ditch your kids with the grandparents? Don’t fret! The Eternal City offers something for every family. From the parks on the Pincian Hill for the little ones, to the afternoon “discotecas” for the teens and tweens . . . kids are covered here in...

In Amsterdam there are some surprisingly good restaurants serving food to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets. From tasty Dutch foods, such as pannenkoeken (pancakes) and raw herring, to spicy Indonesian cuisine, Amsterdam’s restaurants pride themselves on innovative takes on classic recipes. We’ve scoured the city with our...

Visitors to London have a wealth of world renowned attractions, landmarks, and cultural highlights at their fingertips, and this expansive experience continues when your tummy begins to rumble. As the choice of dining venues in London is so vast, perhaps consider which part of the world you’d like to sample...

The Dutch stroopwafel, or syrup waffle, is a cookie that is unique to the Netherlands, and has been eaten in the country for centuries. The history of this delicacy dates back to 1784, when a baker from the town of Gouda baked a waffle using old crumbs and spices, and...