tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31553983900503921692011-04-21T17:55:31.559-07:00Musings of a food and travel enthusiastBrooke Burrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11812890118686499124noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398390050392169.post-8836267353823241642009-05-12T18:48:00.001-07:002009-05-12T18:55:47.559-07:00

Say hello to my new herb garden at my apartment!I have two different themed pots: Mexican and Italian. In my Italian pot, I have Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley, Oregano, and Basil. In the Mexican pot, I have Roma Tomatoes (Yes, I know that is technically Italian), Ancho, Jalapeno, and Serano Chilies, and Cilantro. I love having fresh herbs around, but I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my tomatoes

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There are many reasons why I miss Chicago. Except for a certain life-long friend, food tops the list of things to miss.Pepperoni deep-dish delicious, doughy, decadent goodness at Gino's East.Just a sample of my first Korean food experience at Korean Seoulfood. The chef, Jae Cheon, treated us to Bi Bim Bop, marinated oriental veggies on rice, topped with a fried egg, BBQ Pork, Daen Jang Ji Gae,

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In my Strategic Social Media class, we are examining the benefits, strategies and tactics of social media. Yes, it is new and scary, but if you (a company) choose not to embrace social media, you are truly missing out on very valuable marketing, both self and through your customers.While social media is just beginning to tackle the culinary world, there is one restaurant (on wheels) that has

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Here are some pics from my remarkable dinner at Rick Tramonto's Tru in Chicago. We enjoyed the Chef's Collection, and definitely did not leave hungry. The pictures are out of order, and I tried to take the best shots I could without looking like I didn't have any business eating there. Enjoy!The Group at TruDessertFirst time I ate off Versace platesSo pretty!Delicious cheese sample. My fav. was

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Landing in Chicago energized me the way only a big, bustling city can. Mentally, I absorbed the spirit of downtown and I thrived. I love to be in the big city, and Chicago was no different. Surprisingly (for some), when I was planning my trip to Chicago, my list of to-do's included trips to restaurants and foods to sample; Hot Doug's, Tru, deep-dish pizza and korean cuisine.While studying abroad

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Beyond my parent's influence, my love of cooking and food blossomed at a very young age. The first cooking show I watched religiously with my mother was Cooking With Caprial circa early 1990s, before I was 10 years old! Today, my cooking show repertoire has expanded drastically. Inspired by Anthony Bourdain's new takes on some of today's hottest cooking TV shows, I thought about doing the same. I

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As I find myself tightening the purse-strings more everyday, I am actively seeking hearty, healthy and tasty meals to satisfy my cravings on a college student's slim budget. I grew up in a home with two amazing Home Chefs for parents. I proudly call them "Home Chefs" because the recipes they hold in their back pockets exceed a family's traditional mac n' cheese or spaghetti and meatballs, but

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All the stars are aligned. I have heard so much about Kimchi, a Korean dish of spicy fermented cabbage, and I can't wait to learn more! According to lifeinkorea.com, kimchi is served at almost every meal in Korea. This article from NY Times profiles a mobile taco stand that features a tofu-chili taco with kimchi. This weekend I am hoping to try out a kimchi recipe I found in the Top Chef Cookbook

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Woah.Despite the health concerns, bacon has reclaimed its spot as a popular ingredient in any restaurant chef's kitchen. It can be said that bacon makes any dish more delectable; however, could this be taking it too far?This dish, lovingly coined The Bacon Explosion, has stopped bacon lovers in their tracks to cock their heads and say, "Huh, imagine that." Two heaping pounds of bacon basket woven

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The clarification that appears at the bottom of the menu sets the tone of this Eugene restaurant gem. "No Substitutions. No Ketchup." Like you could ever need Ketchup on any of the delectable dishes offered at this affordable high-brow bistro. The Black Rabbit Bistro, not to be confused as The Rabbit Bistro, is a favorite among locals they wish they could keep to themselves. Only having been open

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You can smell it before you can see it. Bratwurst cooking on the grill, hazelnuts, literally, roasting on an open fire, gluhwein, a hot spiced wine, permeating the air around you. Before you arrive at the annual Christmas Markets in Vienna, Austria, you already feel as if you are in a Christmas song. Upon arriving at the world famous market, you first spot the breathtaking Parliament building in

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Villa Sandi Winery lies nestled in the valleys of the Veneto region of Italy best know for its prosecco sparkling wine. The villa and winery on the property date back to the 17th-century and seeps history from every corner of the property. As you walk through the cold, dark cellars, you start your time travel through history in the 17th-century. The first cellar was built underground for the

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Sitting amongst the Germans in the Haufbrau Keller, the English Garden's beer garden, I was thinking to myself, "I never want to leave this place." Munich was a dream, and my comfort there can only be described as having my roots take hold in the place that called to my soul. Yes, it really was that deep. Beer, brats, and the fall; what more could I need in life?My journey to this beautiful place

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ONE FOR SCHOOL:On the ground floor of the PIO building in the Instituti Filipini, I am waiting patiently in line for dinner, not completely sure if I am hungry at all. The unrecognizable smells of cooked vegetables and tomato sauce permeate the air, finding its way to my nostrils, and putting me off from any desire to eat what the cooks serve to me.The line starts to inch forward, like the

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I was settled comfortably on the second level of a Spanish train from the heart of Barcelona headed for my relaxing day in the beach town of Sitges, about a 40-minute trip south. As I put my feet up on the seat in front of me, I noticed a man standing awkwardly to the right of me. I looked up just in time to see him raise an instrument to his chin and start to play. At first, I was annoyed and

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Who would have thought this would be a hard thing to do often. I have missed so many things, so I will try and remember as many as I can.I think I left off after the weekend in Ljubljana, Slovenia, which was fantastic with a lot of interesting things to see. The city center along the water, and the castle with five wedding parties. It was a good day, and to make it that much better, we found a

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Well, thursday night our group of 125 are having our first of three formal dinners. It will prove to be a very valuable experience, both in tasting some of the best food of the Veneto region, and in an etiquette crash course. This dinner will be at Ristorante Barbesin (www.barbesin.it) and it will be the whole big shebang. Duel antipasti, duo primi piatti, secondo piatto, and dessert with

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Trieste was such a pleasant surprise! I would have never thought to head over there on my own, so I am very grateful the program took  me there to explore.First, we went to Redipuglia and the WWI memorial which left me speechless. It was huge; over 100,000 soldiers were actually buried there including the Duke of Aosta who was the commander of the Third Army. Also, there were a few original

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Hurricane Hanna was beginning her trek up the east coast, grounding flights and causing a lot of headache. The effects in Philadelphia resulted in heavy downpours and elevated wind speed. Was this a sign foreshadowing the rest of my experience? Time to think was not a luxury, and I hesitantly stepped onto my plane that would take me from The United States of America, my familiar home, to

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