by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Culture, Eats, Winter 2015
“Did you get the email?!” “Yep. Liberty Park, in Salt Lake.” I was giddy. Austin and I had been waiting all day for the email telling us where and when to meet up with dozens of other strangers, all dressed in white, to eat a picnic dinner. Austin had heard of the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Oct 1, 2014 | Culture, Eats, Fall 2014
Chocolate with garlic, meat, and chilies—what is the world coming to? Don’t worry, it’s not as crazy as it sounds. In fact, chocolate has been used as a spice in savory dishes for hundreds of years. Traditional Molé Mexico Two nuns were making a rushed meal for an...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Culture, Eats, Summer 2014
There’s something about fondue that keeps people coming back for more. Maybe it’s the fondue forks (endless entertainment), or the ability to mix and match your favorite foods (apples and cheese, anyone?), or simply the chance to gather around a pot with a group of...
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 | 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...