We’re always of the opinion that a road trip itinerary is a good idea. This road trip from Los Angeles to Austin takes 5 days time and is well worth every mile.
Food and travel are two of the greatest loves in life, which is pretty fitting considering that my day job is owning an independent travel bookstore. Not that I need an excuse to get on the road, but this year I’ve made a food travel reading list to give me even more motivation.
The Orbit Room bar taught me what a proper drink should be like and that being a regular is well worth it. They also taught me how good basil and bourbon taste together. I’ve modified the drink to include Gin instead of bourbon but still love it very much, I hope you love this Cucumber Basil Gimlet Cocktail recipe too.
I first made this Cacao Nib and Walnut Cocoa Rochers recipe (aka misshapen meringues) because I was missing the rochers at Tartine Bakery in San Francisco. Since then, they’ve gone into regular rotation whenever sweets are called for, and I’m even adding them to this year’s Christmas cookie collection for a little something different.
This is a loose interpretation of the classic Portuguese soup known as caldo verde. This Caldo Verde Portuguese Sausage Kale Soup made with potatoes, sausage, kale, and vegetables, makes a healthy-ish one pot meal.