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Eat, Sleep, Do – Dusseldorf, Germany

It’s easy to overlook Dusseldorf when you have exciting cities like Berlin, but Dusseldorf is a luxurious culinary gem.

Tips for Packing Road Trip Snacks

Grab a few mason jars, paper wraps or baggies and pack of the best road trip snacks to keep you fueled on your travels.

Peachy Keen Recipes for Stone Fruit Season

“Pretty as a peach”, “Sweet as a peach”… there’s a reason that peaches are a symbol of Georgia and loved by so many. Check out our favorite peach recipes, from breakfast to dessert, to celebrate stone fruit season.

DIY: Homemade Slurpees and Slushies to Cool You Down

Everyone knows that today is the day you can hit up the nearest 7-Eleven for a free Slurpee. But because we like to get creative in the kitchen instead of going to a convenience store, we are going to be making our own this year. Check out these homemade slurpees, slushies, or frozen concoctions that will cool you down with fun flavors.

Recipes to Get You Out of a Chicken Rut

These chicken recipes are some of our new favorites. Switch up your menu to features these chicken dishes and get out of a poultry rut.

Puerto Vallarta: A Satisfying Adventure

Puerto Vallarta is a bustling beach town along the Pacific coast nestled at the “hip” of Mexico. It will be a challenge to stick to the few relaxing things on your itinerary when planning a trip here. This destination offers what you are looking for in a sun soaked getaway with plenty left to discover.

Sydney – The Ultimate Food Guide To Sydney, Australia

When it comes to food, Melbourne is known as Australia’s food capital…well, it was until now. Check out this ultimate food guide to Sydney, Australia.

Delicious Ways to Use Your Sourdough Starter

When we don’t feel like making bread, we still like to put our starter to good use. Besides a loaf here are some other delicious things to make that will use your sourdough starter.

Favorite Foods of Barcelona

Barcelona is a bustling cosmopolitan area with a yearn for culture and an ever-evolving food scene. But just like in every city, there are classics. Here are some of our favorite eats, inspired by the new cookbook Boqueria.

New Burgers to Throw on the Grill

It’s not just beef anymore, these burger creations are delicious, outside of the box and easy to throw on the grill all summer long.

Sweet and Cool: No-Bake Desserts to Devour this Summer

We crave something sweet on even the hottest days. We also crave creating in the kitchen even when it’s blistering out. But in order to keep the temperature down in the house, let’s stick to these no-bake desserts.

Chocolate Pudding Recipes to Dive Into

There are few things as classically delightful as chocolate pudding. It can be rich, velvety, decadent, and silky smooth. Here are a few great chocolate pudding recipes.

Frisco, Colorado: Why We Love Mountain Towns in the Summer

People from all over the globe flock to Colorado’s mountain towns during the winter for great skiing, and while we love the snowy slopes of Frisco, we especially love this food-friendly town in the summer. It’s the perfect getaway when you need to cool down. Here’s why.

How To Eat Like A Local In Australia

If you’re headed to Australia and want to eat like the locals, but also experience some of the weird and wacky yet delicious cuisine, we have you covered. To eat like a local in Australia you need to know what goes on the barbie (BBQ), what’s for breaky (breakfast), and what snacks and classics are up for grabs (FYI it’s not vegemite).

Chill Out with These Summer Pasta Salads

Pasta salads can be the highlight of a summer backyard potluck or the dish to steer clear of. Here are a few of our favorite tried and true winners.

10 New Seafood Recipes to Add to the Menu

We don’t cook fish as much as we’d like. To boost the number of fish nights on menus this week, we’re sharing new seafood recipes to make at home.

A Rosé Wine for Every Occasion

This time of the year is marked by the release of new rosé wines for a slew of regions. Here are a few of our favorites from around the globe that cover a range of occasions and food pairings.

Favorite Dog-Friendly Hotels in the US

We love our dogs like they are our own kids. And while vacations are fun, we are always sad when we have to leave our four-legged friend behind. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite dog-friendly hotels in the US. While there are many more than those listed here, these are the ones we can vouch for and are really excited about.

Cool Kitchen Tools or Drinkable Gifts for Dad

Revamp Dad’s kitchen tools for Father’s Day or, if he has plenty of things cluttering up the space already, gift him something drinkable. Enjoy it and it’s gone! Here are some of our favorite gifts for Dad.

The Must-Eat Foods of Athens, Greece

Um, did you know the food in Athens, Greece is ah-may-zing? Not only is it…

Burger Battle: Who Has the Best Burger in Denver?

In its eighth year, Denver Burger Battle is ready to let tried-and-true as well as new restaurants face off with their perfect burger. Here’s our lowdown on the event.

9 Favorite Hikes Less than an Hour from Denver

After we do a lot of cooking and eating, it’s time to get outside and move.There are so many trails around Denver that are just begging to be explored that it can be overwhelming. Here are a few of our favorites that are less than an hour drive.

Favorite Energy Bite Recipes

Energy bites are one of our favorite healthy snacks to enjoy for breakfast, as a snack or even sometimes as dessert when we’re craving a little something sweet. Make a big batch and keep them in the freezer where they will last for months. Check out some of our favorite recipes.

How to Make Homemade Sourdough Bread

A crisp outer crust, a chewy, sour center and no special tools needed. Check out our guide to making homemade sourdough bread in your own kitchen.

Dinner Ideas in 30 Minutes

Need some quick dinner recipes this week? Check out these recipes ready in just 30 minutes.

Languedoc Day: Four Unique Wines from the Languedoc Region

It’s a great day to have a glass of wine, especially since May 25th is also known as Languedoc Day. Check out our unique picks of wines to drink from the Languedoc region for the holiday.

Wine Tips for a Memorial Day Backyard Barbecue

Not sure what to serve, what to pair and how much to have on hand? Check out these wine tips for a Memorial Day backyard barbecue or all of your summer get togethers.

Delicious Kabobs To Grill This Weekend

No matter how you spell it, check out these delicious food combinations on a stick. You’ll want to throw all of these kabobs on the grill this Memorial Day weekend.

Brooklyn’s The Salty Road Celebrates National Taffy Day on May 23rd

Brooklyn is hip, old-school candy is trendy, taffy is delicious. What could be a better trifecta? We checked in with confectioner Marisa Wu, who is the founder of the Salty road, just in time for National Taffy Day.

Feast by Firelight: Tips to Eating Well While Camping

Camping season is here and rather than relying on canned biscuits and Oscar Meyers, we’ll be eating in style around the fire, but without the stress. This year, we’re packing Emma Frisch’s new book, Feast by Firelight. Check out a few tips from the book to make packing and cooking camp or cabin food a breeze.

Favorite Strawberry Shortcake Recipes in Time for Memorial Day

We love strawberries. Here are our favorite strawberry shortcake recipes to make for Memorial Day and enjoy all summer long.

The Best Versions of Pigs in a Blanket

Some form of pork wrapped in carbs. What could be better? Check out our favorite versions of pigs in a blanket.

15 Allergy-Friendly Recipes We Love

This week is National Food Allergy Awareness Week, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite allergy-friendly recipes to making navigating allergies while cooking much easier.

Backyard Barbecue: Pairing Cognac with Grilled Foods

Celebrate the coming months with a playful, versatile spirit, cognac. We’ve paired up some favorited warm weather or grilled foods with favorite cognacs.

Gifts for Moms, Dads and Grads

Mother’s Day is around the corner, graduations are happening every weekend and before we know it, Father’s Day will be here. We’ve listed our favorite gifts for Moms, Dads and Grads, be it from high school or college.

Serve Mom Breakfasts from Around the World

Whether you are cooking a nostalgic breakfast from Mom’s home country or giving her a taste of a far off place while she’s cozy in bed, check out these breakfasts from around the world. Happy Mother’s Day!

Delicious Spring Egg Recipes

Spring is in full swing and we’re celebrating with these bright and seasonal recipes that feature eggs in a fun way. Sweet and savory!

Favorite Tex-Mex Recipes to Make This Week

Not totally authentic when it comes to Mexican food, but so delicious, dig into these fun Tex-Mex recipes.

The Best Wines to Pair with your Farmers’ Market Haul

So you went to your local Farmers’ Market and came back with quite the haul of seasonal foods. Here are the wines to pair with the fresh dishes you’ll make with all of it.

Mexican Chocolate Desserts We’re Devouring This Week

Mexican chocolate is truly a wonderful thing. While an exact definition might be elusive, it is often roasted with cinnamon and other spices and comes with a more granular texture. Check out these decadent Mexican chocolate desserts we devouring this week leading up to Cinco de Mayo.

Easy Prosecco Cocktails with 5 Ingredients or Less

Whether you’re making a drink just for you and a friend or for a whole party crowd, check out these easy Prosecco cocktails that call for just five common ingredients.

Wines We Love to Pair with Tacos

Cinco de Mayo is coming, not that we need a reason to eat tacos. Check out our favorite wines to pair with tacos, from spicy to grilled and even fish fillings.

New Pork Recipes to Make This Week

We all get into food ruts. If you’re feeling uninspired by pork lately, check out these new and fun recipes using pork loins, ground pork and more.

Utah Destinations You Didn’t Know About

From its gritty heyday, to one of the renowned film festival destinations, Utah not only beckons the adventurers to the great outdoors, its sleepy cities have grown diverse in entrepreneurship, budding with popular native and international flavors alike, even local craft alcoholic beverages, it’s no wonder many flock to Utah as an all-around destination; some even come to stay.

The Perfect Wine for Each Kind of Picnic

From a casual afternoon on a blanket, to a full spread with all your friends in a park, here are the perfect picnic wines for each situation.

Cocktails to Sip this Spring

Sip away the spring season with these refreshing cocktails featuring seasonal ingredeints.

New Food Products We Love

We love trying new foods and discovering new food products. Maybe you’ve had a taste of these already, maybe not. Here are a few new food products we are currently obsessing over.

Fun, Vibrant Recipes Using Mini Sweet Peppers

Those mini sweet peppers you see at the store? Grab a bag, because they make some vibrant, delicious recipes. Also known as Tribelli peppers, they’re crisp and colorful.

Ultimate Grilled Cheese and Wine Pairings

April 12 is Grilled Cheese Day. What better way to celebrate than with extreme, loaded grilled cheese sandwiches and perfect wine pairings with Cavit wines?!

5 Delicious Egg Recipes Packed with Nutrients

Eggs are not only affordable, they’re pretty easy to turn into a quick meal. Here are five egg recipes we have been loving that are packed with nutrients.

10 Delicious Things to Do with Rosé

There’s nothing more refreshing than sipping a cool glass of Rosé. With a medium-body, and fruit aromas it’s the perfect wine to mingle in cocktails, sauces and paired with a host of foods. Here are 10 things to do with Rosé.

5 Smoothies Depending on your Mood

Whether you’re feeling tired, sick or craving something sweet, check out these smoothies that are sure to boost your mood and nutrients.

5 New Things Happening in Sonoma Valley this Spring

For travelers who love food and wine, Sonoma Valley is the land of milk and honey. Despite having some fire damage from 2017, Sonoma Valley is open, at work and has lots of exciting new happenings and creators to explore this spring.

Ways to Use Lettuce Besides a Salad

Dig out that bunch of greens in your fridge that is threatening to wilt and make one of these recipes. In case you’ve been eating a lot of salads, here are a few ideas for using lettuce greens in a different way.

Boise Still on the Food Rise: 10 New Things Happening in Boise

Boise may not be the first city to come to mind when you’re planning a food trip, but with its ever-growing food scene, we highly suggest you check out all it has to offer. Here’s what’s new in food, wine, beer and spirits.

Pretty in Pastel: Beautiful Desserts for Easter and all of Spring

Spring is here and Easter is right around the corner. Celebrate the coming festivities with these beautiful desserts with pretty pastel hues.

Perfect Wine Pairings with Easter Brunch Foods

Spring is here! And with the new season comes holidays that celebrate new beginnings. We wouldn’t want to leave wine out of these celebrations, so check out these favorite foods paired with Cavit wines that are perfect for Easter or any brunch this season. We take our brunching seriously!