A chain restaurant unlike any other
McMenamin’s defies the usual definition of a chain, as I explain in this short video.
Category: Dining
Non-coffee drinker experiences another Starbucks first
I’ll admit, I’m one of those super annoying people who leaps out of bed with the first rays of the sun, singing like a lark. Even worse, I do it all without the benefit of caffeine. Every once in a while I’ll, have some coffee but when I do I...
Visiting the ORIGINAL Starbucks Location
Finally back in the US after nearly six months, I flew into Seattle recently. Of course, what tourist visit to Seattle would be complete without stopping by to check out
When Life Hands You Lemons, Set Up A Mobile Lemonade Stand
Wandering around Quito, we smelled something amazing. It was citrus and the smell wafted for about half a block in all directions. It was a mobile lemonade vendor. (Or should I say limeade vendor since limes are vastly more popular and common in Ecuador than lemons. In fact, lemons almost don’t...
Introducing… Golden Berries
I first discovered these tasty little treats in Perú in January 2014. At the time, I had been told they were called Peruvian Ground Cherries. I have no idea why, since I’m pretty sure they are not botanically related to cherries. In Spanish, they are called aguaymanto. Either way, they...
For vegetarian zombies: FRUITY BRAINS!!
The granadilla is a fruit I first encountered in Perú in 2014. I found it again in Colombia in 2015. And now once more in Perú in 2018, but it’s very difficult to find in North America. Let me show you what it’s like…
Unexpected discovery: two vegetarian Peruvian restaurants
I went out wandering around Trujillo today and stumbled upon a vegan restaurant just 3-4 blocks from where I’m staying. Then I found a vegetarian restaurant just 3-4 more blocks beyond that. After several hours of exploring and taking photos, I started to feel hungry so I made my way...
Breakfast in Nasca
I am now in Nasca, Perú. Will share the whole story of that in a few days after I process it, write it all down and edit the photos. For now, this was my breakfast ( plus I supplemented with my own honey for the tea and peanut butter to...
Ahhh, tropical produce
Bought a perfectly ripe, magnificent avocado the size of my fist from a sidewalk vendor for the princely sum of $0.62 I peeled it and then ate it like a delicious ice cream cone.