by Rose Zu | PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2014 | South America, Travel | 5 MIN READ
Peru was my first time visit to a Spanish-speaking country as well as my first trip to South America. I had a great experience, covering the standard tourist stuff such as Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu, but I was also fortunate enough to be traveling with a group of...
by GMF Staff | UPDATED Jan 3, 2019 | PUBLISHED Jul 12, 2014 | Travel | 2 MIN READ
by Jaclyn Jecha As we continued our road trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina for a family vacation, we were in search of more BBQ. This time, we wanted traditional South Carolina BBQ with that signature Carolina gold mustard sauce. Again we used the Southern Foodways...
by GMF Staff | UPDATED Nov 16, 2018 | PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2014 | New Orleans, Travel | 6 MIN READ
by Gabie Bacques Like any other city, there are two ways to do New Orleans—the tourist way and the local way. Luckily for everyone, they both provide phenomenal eats. However, living in the Big Easy isn’t all crawfish and beignets. Growing up in and around the Big...
by GMF Staff | PUBLISHED May 23, 2014 | Travel | 2 MIN READ
by Amanda Terillo I drove from Richmond to Charlottesville VA, and came across a farmhouse brewery called Lickinghole Creek Brewery. The brewery is a water-conscious, environmentally-friendly brewery. They brew with well water (which is how they got their name)! They...
by Tricia Barba | PUBLISHED May 17, 2014 | Europe, Travel | 1 MIN READ
I couldn’t leave London without heading to Chef Mark Hix’s Hix SoHo, which came recommended by Art and Soul Executive Chef Wes Morton. So that’s exactly where I headed after watching Les Misérables. View this post on Instagram British food in modern bistro setting...
by Tricia Barba | PUBLISHED May 15, 2014 | Europe, Travel | 2 MIN READ
As a teenager, I probably watched Julia Roberts’ Notting Hill at least 100 times. (Too bad I’m now older than Anna Scott–and sadly still single.) That said, while in London I absolutely had to make it to the Notting Hill neighborhood. After walking around and...
by Tricia Barba | PUBLISHED May 14, 2014 | Europe, Travel | 1 MIN READ
My first meal in London was at Scalini, an informal Italian restaurant with unique decor, excellent food, and unpretentious service with a touch of charm. The restaurant’s philosophy is “simplicity, passion, and recognition.” It was cozy for couples, accommodating to...
by Tricia Barba | PUBLISHED Mar 29, 2014 | Travel, Wine | 1 MIN READ
On our way up the coast to Santa Barbara, CA, my friends and I decided to pull into the small, seaside town of Summerland (population 1,448). We visited a cafe and enjoyed grilled cheese sandwiches, looked around a cool antique shop, and made our way into a boutique...
by GMF Staff | PUBLISHED Feb 28, 2014 | Travel | 2 MIN READ
by Jaclyn Jecha While the U.S. has a lot to offer, we’re the first to admit that we forget our neighbors to the north. It’s really unfortunate because Canada is so close and offers so much. While we always had it in the back of our minds to explore Canada,...
by Mary Kong-DeVito | PUBLISHED Jan 31, 2014 | Travel | 1 MIN READ
One of the oldest-running barbeque establishments in South Carolina, Maurice’s is famous for its German-style, mustard-based barbeque sauce, known as Carolina Gold. This bright yellow, smooth and tangy sauce lives up to the hype. Be sure to slather extra on...
