Food & Drink: Recipes, Cooking Tips & Culinary Travel

Food is one of the best ways to understand a place. At Salt & Wind, we explore the ingredients, recipes, producers, and traditions that define regional cuisines, from California’s agricultural communities to the markets of Italy, France, Hawaiʻi, Mexico, and beyond.

Founded in 2014 by Aida Mollenkamp, a Le Cordon Bleu Paris-trained chef, cookbook author, and former CHOW Magazine Food Editor, Salt & Wind combines professional culinary expertise with firsthand destination research. Aida has developed more than 1,500 original recipes throughout her career, and our team brings that same curiosity and attention to detail to our food and drink coverage.

Whether you’re learning about essential Mexican ingredients, discovering what makes Santa Maria-style barbecue distinctive, mastering the techniques behind homemade focaccia, or exploring Italy’s food traditions, our articles explain not just what to cook or eat, but why it matters.

Explore Food & Drink

Discover regional food traditions, essential ingredients, cooking techniques, farmers’ markets, artisan producers, wine, cocktails, and entertaining ideas.

Cook Something Delicious

Looking for a recipe? Browse our collection of nearly 600 professionally tested recipes, including seasonal dinners, salads, appetizers, desserts, and cocktails inspired by our travels.

You can also explore recipes by cuisine to discover the ingredients and dishes that make different food cultures distinctive.

Discover the Places Behind the Food

From California’s farms and wine regions to Italy’s regional specialties and Hawaiʻi’s local food traditions, our firsthand travel guides connect the flavors you love with the people and places behind them.

Looking for a personalized food-focused journey? Our team at Salt & Wind Travel creates bespoke luxury trips rooted in food, culture, and local connection.

COOK FROM HOME

Or, if you’re not hitting the road right now, we also have hundreds of the best whole foods recipes for you!