Ligaya Malones was raised in Kaua’i, schooled in Southern California, and now calls San Diego home. She writes about bright spots in food and travel in San Diego, Hawaii, and abroad for publications such as Food52, Brit + Co, Wanderful, Luxury Living International, and Salt & Wind.
Olives, radicchio, fennel, tomatoes, and eggplant – they're all frequent ingredients in Italian cooking. But do you know which are originally from Italy and which aren't?
When we travel we're constantly ISO of the experiences that give us a taste of all that's local. Here are the must-do foodie experiences the next time you travel to Hawaii:
You’re cooking up a storm of homemade Italian food when suddenly you realize your recipes might be missing an ingredient to level up your dishes. Sound familiar? If that’s a yes, you mi...
You've researched where to stay and what to wear for your next trip to Hawaii. Your final step? Knowing these essential local food terms so you don't stand out like a total newbie.
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The difference between a trattoria and a ristorante and what is an osteria after all? Navigating all the different types of restaurants in Italy can be tricky -- here's our cheat sheet to help you ...
If you go to Barcelona and don't eat churros, can you even say you've been to Spain?!? We don't think so either. Here's everything you need to know about churros including our favorite spots for th...
The Mexican taco scene is unending but we're here to help! Here's a guide to the classic Mexican street tacos to help you keep your carne asada and your carnitas straight!
