by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Culture, Eats, Winter 2014
When California resident Chuck Samonsky decided to try Salt & Straw, a small-batch, handmade ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon, he got a little more than he bargained for—but in a good way. “Close your eyes and imagine holding in your hand a very large waffle...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Culture, Eats, Winter 2014
The avocado is a tree-grown food loved by people the world over. Even the ancient Egyptians loved avocado, applying it daily to their hair to keep their locks healthy and shiny. The avocado is also called the Alligator Pear because of its bumpy green skin. Did you...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 1, 2013 | Culture, Eats, Fall 2013
Star anise, a unique spice with a unique eight-pointed star shape, comes from Vietnamese- and Chinese-native evergreen trees and has been used for cooking and medicinal purposes since 100 BC. Star anise has a spicy, somewhat bitter licorice flavor and is used to...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 1, 2013 | Culture, Eats, Fall 2013
Giulio Benuzzi, who owns the Truffle House in Tuscany, Italy, has dedicated his life to truffles, which are relatives of the mushroom that sell for approximately $600 per pound. He signs all his emails “Giulio, the Truffle Hunter,” and with good reason: everything...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2013 | Culture, Eats, Summer 2013
Ratatouille France Originating in France, this traditional dish—once known as a poor man’s food—is the French way to use zucchini along with other delicious summer vegetables. The dish is as satisfying as it is beautiful. Serve it as a side or over pasta, couscous, or...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2013 | Culture, Eats, Summer 2013
For westerners who consider an eight-ounce bloody slab of cow muscle to be mouth-wateringly delicious, a crispy fried grasshopper or mealworm should pose no problem. But let’s face it, it does. And the whole “facing it” issue may be the problem. If our food has eyes...
