Eat Your Way Around the World with Chef Stephan Pyles
One of the great joys of travel comes from sampling local cuisine along the way. Travel books and websites can only take you so far, however; it’s always best to be guided on location by someone who knows the area.
Chef Stephan Pyles in Dallas, Texas
Wouldn’t it be fun to visit exotic locales with a professional chef along to guide you and your taste buds to the the best flavors the area has to offer? Now you can with renowned Chef Stephan Pyles.
Talk about fabulous, foodie fun!
Hailed...
December 29th, 2010 | Tui Cameron | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: culinary travel, Southern Food
Embrace the Dip at the World Championship Cheese Dip Festival
While growing up, cheese dip was staple at nearly every get-together for Arkansas-based attorney and filmmaker, Nick Rogers. It was there, it was a part of life.
Or so he thought.
It wasn’t until he spent time out of state that he discovered many people didn’t know what cheese dip was.
“It made me curious about why cheese dip is so popular in my neck of the woods, and lesser know in other places.”
So Rogers set out to create a documentary, In Queso Fever that traced the history of the...
October 7th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arkansas event, food festivals, Southern Food
Palate Pleasing Experiences in Augusta, Georgia
Events, attractions and activities are great; but truth be known, many travel for the food.
It’s a plain and simple fact.
Don’t believe me? Ask someone what they did on their trip and you might get a comment here and there, but ask about where they ate and when they’re finished telling you, you’ll feel like you were there as well.
What’s great about the South is the fact there are many destinations where you can indulge your appetite. One of those destinations happen to be Augusta, Ga.
Perhaps...
September 29th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: places to eat in the south, Restaurants, Southern Food
Delectable Dining in Atlanta
Atlanta is known for a lot.
It’s home to such industry titans as CNN, Coca-Cola and Delta. You’ll also find the Georgia Aquarium, National Museum of Patriotism and Carter Library here as well. And to top it all off, Atlanta was also the site of the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Of course, that’s just the beginning.
The city is also known for it’s ample culinary offerings, too. Only in Atlanta can you find distinctive and varied burger choices like FLIP Burger (map) and The Varsity (map).
And that’s...
February 3rd, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: culinary travel, dining out in Atlanta, Places to eat in Georgia, restaurants in Atlanta, Southern Food, top-feature
Tales from the Road: Calories don’t Count on Vacation
Like many hard-working (stop snickering) Americans, I went somewhere on Labor Day weekend. And pardon me for this cliché, but like a moth drawn to a flame, I was drawn to the beach. And honestly, there’s no better place to celebrate the unofficial end of summer than at the beach.
I don’t know about you, but when I’m on vacation, I tend to indulge some. But I’m good, because I tend to follow it up with either a long walk on the beach or extend time in the exercise room.
To me, there’s...
September 8th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Restaurants & Bars, road trip, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in South Carolina, Travelogues
It’s September in the South
Just because summer is almost over, doesn’t mean fun has to be. There’s so much going on in the South during September. From state fairs to arts festivals, the hardest part this month is deciding on what to do.
So, why not…
eat. You’re in the South, so you know somebody somewhere is celebrating with some sort of (good) food item. Whether it’s shrimp in places like Dixon, Mo., Biloxi, Miss., Pensacola, Fla., and Yemassee, S.C., to crab soup in Annapolis, Md., to chicken in London,...
September 1st, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Don't Miss This, Festivals, Fairs, and Events, Gotta Do This, seafood, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in the South
Some Incredible Eats Throughout the South
Does the food make the destination or the destination make the food?
I know, I know such deep thoughts to ponder.
Some may say that the food makes the destination (i.e. New Orleans), while others may agree that the destination makes the food (i.e. New Orleans).
I guess there’s really no right or wrong answer, just a lot of good food to eat here in the South.
But just don’t take my word for it, you can experience it for yourself in such places like the Beaches of South Walton along the Florida...
August 17th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: culinary travel, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in the South
Tales from the Road: Hidden Gems Along Hwy 98
It’s no secret that I like to search out places off-the-beaten track when I’m on vacation. And luckily I was in the right place, because this area, Alabama’s Gulf Coast, certainly has a lot of them. While I couldn’t get to them all, I was quite happy with the two I was able to visit.
Driving on Highway 98, in Elberta, a small sign caught my attention. The simple sign read “Sweet Home Farm” and said the farm was about a half-mile from the highway. Since I wasn’t on anyone’s schedule...
May 12th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Alabama Gulf Coast, Hidden Gems, off-the-beaten-path, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Alabama, Travelogues
Tales from the Road…Back at the Beach and Eating Well
A couple of months ago, I bought myself a tee-shirt that reads “All Roads Lead to the Beach.” Now, you’re probably asking yourself what exactly does this have to do with anything. Well, this weekend, I was back at the beach, albeit a different beach, but a beach nonetheless.
It was time for me to explore Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
Before I go any further, it’s question time (and to see if you’ve been paying attention to my past posts): what is the best way to truly experience...
May 5th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Restaurants & Bars, road trip, seafood, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Alabama, Travelogues, vacation
A Taste of the South: Food Festivals in April
There’s an old saying in the South that goes something along the lines of, “Sleep until you’re hungry and eat until you’re sleepy.”
Whether you’re a fan of ribs, fish, seafood, cornbread or even spinach – you can rest assured there’s a festival somewhere in the region celebrating it. Because if you haven’t figure it out by now, we tend to celebrate our foods in a grand style.
So, if you’re looking to taste-test around the South, here’s...
April 7th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Festivals, Fairs, and Events, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in the South
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What makes destinations unique?
What is it about certain destinations that tend to call you back year after year, or makes you choose new destinations over others?
For some, it’s the attractions or aesthetics of the area. For others, it’s because they’ve been visiting said destination for years or they’ve always wanted to go to a certain destination.
Then there’s those who say it’s the area’s food that calls out to them. And if that was your answer, you...
April 4th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: culinary travel, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Florida, websites
Tales from the Road: Mmmm…Dining in the Mountains
Those who travel a lot will be the first to tell you the best way to really truly learn about a destination is through the food. Nearly every locale or better yet, region is known for a special food or dish. And the mountains aren’t any different.
Starting with breakfast, I wanted pancakes and was presented with the difficult decision of where to get them. I decided to try Log Cabin Pancake House, which has been in the area for over 30 years. On their menu, they have your typical breakfast...
March 30th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Restaurants & Bars, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Tennessee, Travelogues, Weekend Trip
Dining Out: Four Moons Restaurant in Orangesburg, S.C.
“We like to play with food,” comments executive chef Charles Zeran with Four Moons Restaurant. “It’s serious food, but we don’t always take it seriously.”
Located in quaint town of Orangesburg, S.C., (home to the annual Festival of Roses), the restaurant, which opened in June 2009, prides itself on not being pigeonholed when it comes to the types of dishes they serve.
“We do a lot of odd combinations by changing the texture and temperatures on different...
March 4th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Restaurants & Bars, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in South Carolina
Gotta Do This…Florida Strawberry Festival
Known as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, Plant City, Fla., is celebrating its sweet crop now through March 8 during the Florida Strawberry Festival.
Celebrating its 74th year, the event includes live entertainment with the likes of Randy Travis (March 3), Kool & The Gang (March 7) and Jessica Simpson (March 8), an amusement midway, a Neighborhood Village that highlights locally made items and much more.
And yes, you can’t forget about those strawberries. Everything from strawberry...
February 27th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Festivals, Fairs, and Events, Gotta Do This, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Florida
Discovering Classic Desserts in Dallas, Texas with Cookbook Author Helen Thompson
From the Green Tea Ice Cream Cake from Asian Mint to the Bittersweet Chocolate and White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies from the Zodiac Room, Helen Thompson, author of Dallas Classic Desserts ($15.95; Pelican Publishing), says the city is full of surprises.
Especially when it comes to food.
“(Dallas) occupies an interesting position in this region, both geographically and culinary, because it is positioned at the crossroads of Southwestern and Southern cooking. Because of that, you get this...
February 25th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: books, cookbook, Recipes, Restaurants & Bars, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Texas
Tales from the Road…Ending the Trip with Seafood at the Original Oyster House
If you take anything away from my travels, be sure it’s the fact that you always need to end a trip with a good dinner. And in Mobile, Ala., the hard part is choosing exactly at what restaurant to enjoy your last meal. For me, it was the Original Oyster House.
Located off the Causeway (their other location is in Gulf Shores), overlooking Mobile Bay, Original Oyster House is just one of those fun, easy-going, casual seafood restaurants that you tend to associate with coastal areas.
As...
February 18th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Restaurants & Bars, seafood, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Alabama, Travelogues, vacation, Weekend Trip
Tales from the Road…Eating at Two Old Favorites in Mobile, Ala.
If you travel a lot, you know that the best way to really learn about a destination is to go where the locals go. Therefore, it’s no surprise the two places that I visited today while in Mobile, Ala.
“I’ll take two brownies, a petit four and that king crown cookie to go, please.”
I came across Pollman’s Bake Shop (yes, listed on the “100 Places to Eat in Alabama Before You Die“) by chance while I was doing an Internet search and I like what I saw....
February 14th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Restaurants & Bars, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Alabama, Travelogues, vacation, Weekend Trip
Gotta Do This…Breakfast and Breakfast Contest at the Inn on Charlotte
Breakfast isn’t taken lightly at the Inn on Charlotte in St. Augustine, Fla. No, at this bed and breakfast, owner Lynne Fairfield understands the importance of the first meal of the day. She knows that it should be enjoyed and savored. Therefore, she prepares her signature breakfast casseroles carefully the night before.
“It makes the mornings less hectic.”
She admits that she has quite few different casseroles that she creates for guests. Some of them include an egg and...
January 12th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bed and breakfasts and inns, Gotta Do This, Southern Food, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Florida
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