Food & Travel Journalist

I like to eat and I like to travel and I especially like to do both at the same time. And then write about it. Here are some food and travel pieces I've written since July, 2011; all articles for Chicago Sun-Times appeared both in print and online and included the photography displayed on this page.

Mexico

Chewing on Gum's Origins

Flowers Please Eye and Palate

To Tame Chaya Leaves, Cook Them Well

The Maya and the Chaya

Make Mole Part of Thanksgiving

Chile

The Power of Pastel de Choclo

On the Path of the Pinon

In Chile, Tortillas Are for Sharing, Sustenance

Finding Fascinating Food – and Frank Lloyd Wright – in the Chilean Countryside

Chilean Corn and Vanishing Species

Egypt

In Egypt, Favas are for Breakfast

You've Seen One Date, You Haven't Seen Them All

Taking Time for a Cup of Tea

Drinking in Egypt and Oak Park

Foul for Falafel

Australia

Elusive Eats, Only in the Wild

Eating Bugs, Floaters and Bums in Australia

Feral Food in South Australia and Oak Park

Oysters in Oak Park and Oz

Back to Basics in South Australia and Oak Park

Taiwan

Exploring the World of Taiwanese Food

Stinky Tofu Smells Bad, Tastes Good

Night Markets in Taiwan

Based on this trip, I contributed a section on the street food of Taiwan to Street Food Around the World: An Encyclopaedia of Food and Culture (ABC Clio, 2013).

Southeast Asia

Respect for Street Food

Here’s Why Your Chicken is Bloody Red

Eating Our Way Through Southeast Asia

Eating Chicken Butt in Bangkok

Based on this trip, I contributed a section on the street food of Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand to Street Food Around the World: An Encyclopaedia of Food and Culture (ABC Clio, 2013).