FOOD & TRAVEL
“Beautiful, Bountiful Bavaria” - At Johannes Lichtmannegger’s Hotel Rehlegg in Berchtesgaden, the menu reflects a desire to represent pure Bavarian culture. {Writer}
“It’s Always Sunny in Southern California” - Interview with Michelin-starred Chef William Bradley and the relationships that make his restaurant, Addison, extraordinary. {Writer}
“A Fire in Zihuatanejo” - Exploring the local cuisine—and one of a kind fire-roasting cage—created by Chef Miguel Baltazar at the Thompson Zihuatanejo in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. {Writer}
“The Edible Landscape” - A foraging guide and slice of life in the wild at the Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana. {Writer}
“A European River Cruise Serves a Sense of Place” - Floating down the Danube through Hungary, Austria, and Germany with AmaWaterways. {Writer}
“How to Understand Land in Hawaii” - Can tourism and an appreciation for the land peacefully coexist? {Writer}
“Belize’s Copal Tree Distillery Puts Soul Into Spirits” - Reporting from Punta Gorda, Belize on Copal Tree Distillery’s first rum production. {Writer}
“A Meaningful Life with Ludo and Krissy Lefebvre” - Interview with Chef Ludo Lefebvre and wife, Krissy, on what makes their partnership work. {Writer}
“Why Rice?” - Five female entrepreneurs discuss why rice is more than it seems. {Writer}
…and more
“Why Coffee’s Past is Yemen’s Future” - This is the Yemen you won’t find on the news and it’s worth discovering. {Writer}
“Stalin’s Ghosted Grain and the Rise of Fast Food in Russia” - How Joseph Stalin used food as a tool to define a culture, with surprising influence from the United States. {Writer}
“A Pirog for Picky Hands” - A nostalgic take on Russian pie and the personal significance of pirozhki. {Writer}
“The World and What We Eat” - The importance of soil health and the dynamic roles our favorite agricultural crops play in climate change. {Writer}
Storytelling During Times of Crisis: A webinar going behind the scenes to understand how correspondents and photographers are adapting to the new reality of COVID-19. {Host and Moderator}
“Hail to the Pail” - A history of the growler paired with how this chubby jug is keeping small businesses afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. {Writer}
“When the Rain Doesn’t Come” - A profile on Drought Angels, the Austrailian-based non-profit supporting farmers in the aftermath of fire and drought. Special feature with Chef Curtis Stone. {Writer}
“Before Coca, There Was Coffee” - How coffee farming in Colombia uniquely ushers in and sustains peace. {Writer}
“Anything Gazoz” - A lesson on the classic Israeli refresher. {Writer}
“The Birth of a Coffee Industry in California” - Frinj Coffee, in Goleta, CA, is poised to revolutionize an industry with California-grown beans. {Writer}
“Creativity and Practicality with Chef Nyesha Arrington” - A feature interview with LA-based Chef Nyesha Arrington on good food, sustainability, and the lost art of hard work. {Writer"}
“How Belize Saved Its Barrier Reef” - A look at how the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) works to implement initiatives for the barrier reef conservation. {Writer}
“How to Compost Even If You Live in an Apartment” - Why doing this one thing has the potential to change the world. {Writer}
“Taro: A Surprising Necessity for Climate Change” - A visit to Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi in O’ahu for a look at which indigenous ingredients are resilient to extreme weather. {Writer}
“Meditations on Garlic” - An introduction to a four-part Guest Editor series on the power of our food-driven experiences. {Writer}
"Jonathan Gold and Angus Dillon on LA Times’ Food Bowl" - Feature interviews with Angus Dillion and the late Jonathan Gold on the second year of LA's month-long food festival. {Writer}
"The Spirit of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital" - An in-depth profile of the St. Jude food team and how they cure by care... of every bite. {Writer}
"Prohibition Examined: Chapter 4" - Profiling a few of the key women figures of Prohibition. {Writer}
"Prohibition Examined: Chapter 3" - An organized look at the organized crime behind America's bootleg booze. {Writer}
"Eating Ayurveda" - Why this ancient way of living has new relevance today. {Writer}
"How to Drink Like an Italian (Or Just Someone Who Loves Italy)" - A beginner's guide to Italian drinking culture. {Writer}
"Water, Reincarnate." - A feature on the craft of grappa in Bassano del Grappa. {Writer}
"Prohibition Examined: Chapter 2" - A look at international relations during America's Prohibition. {Writer}
"How Sonat Birnecker Went From History Professor to Craft Distiller" - A feature on Chicago's Koval Distillery. {Writer}
"Turn Baby, Turn" - Understanding the unique (and daresay, essential) role of composting. {Writer}
"Why a Villa in Italy Gave Me Back Myself" - Finding a sense of place and self in Bassano del Grappa. {Writer & Photographer}
"Prohibition Examined: Chapter 1" - First of a four-part series on "The Noble Experiment." {Writer}
"A Guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail" - How to get an up-close look at the American spirit. {Writer}
"How to Handle a Panic Attack While Traveling" - How to keep it together when everything's unfamiliar. {Writer}
"The Flavors of Life" - Diet + animals = everything. An interview with local farmers on the importance of what we grow. {Writer}
"Is Iceland Worth It?" - A personal reflection on this year's hotspot. {Writer}
"15 AirBnB Cabins to Rent This Winter" - Where to wash your hair in snow. {Writer}
"How to Travel More With a Full-Time Job" - Just because you have a 9-5 doesn't mean your passport should collect dust. {Writer}
"The Best Places to Enjoy Fall in the U.S." - Get your cable knit ready. {Writer}
"5 Under-the-Radar California Beach Towns You Need to Visit" - California is host to a number of hidden gems. Here are five of the best. {Writer}
"15 Places to Get Your Taco Fix in LA" - It's impossible to list 'em all. But here's a start. {Writer}
"3 Ways to Spend a Day in Nashville" - It's good for more than country music and hot chicken. {Writer}
"10 Hotels to Stay in at Some Point in Your Life" - We all have buckets lists, but what about places to stay once you get there? {Writer}
"How to Pack Like a Minimalist Traveler" - It's not about less stuff; it's about how to ensure the stuff you pack means more. {Writer}
"The Introvert's Guide to Group Travel" - You love your friends. You love travel. But you also love, love, love your alone time. Here's how to make it work. {Writer}
"15 Unique Festivals to Discover This Summer" - From doing "the lift" in a lake to downing garlic in Gilroy, here are some inventive ways to spend your summer. {Writer}
"5 Perks of the Dalmatian Coast" - Croatia sure is a charmer. If you don't agree, read this. {Writer}
"The Long Layover: Is It Worth It?" - When to skip the airport (and get the most of a city) when you're short on time. {Writer}
"Tips for Traveling as a Married Couple" - One budget, two personalities. How to get the most out of traveling with your spouse. {Writer}
"I Love Traveling, I Hate Flying" - Exposing my dirty little secret as a lover of travel, hater of planes. {Writer}
"Ljubljana: The Real-Life Town From Shrek That's Better Than Prague" - How to spend a perfect day in Ljubljana, Slovenia. {Writer}
"Why You Should Skip Your Honeymoon (...Or At Least, Wait a Year)" - Making the case for traveling later and loving it. {Writer}
"Must-Visit: Panama City's Casco Viejo Neighborhood" - Why this UNESCO World Heritage site is having a moment and what you can do about it. {Writer}
"Essential Wine Accessories for the Wine Lover" - Intimidated by all that drinking wine entails? Start here. {Writer}
"Why Traveling to Italy Will Make You a Better Person" - Italy holds its own brand of charm; that charm can change us for the better. {Writer}
"Let's Bring Back the Sunday Supper" - A guide for establishing a Sunday supper. Collaboration with Bertolli. {Writer, Photographer & Creative Director}
"3 Ways to Ensure You'll Never Travel" - What are the subtle lies we believe that keep us from traveling? {Writer}
"A Cheat Sheet for Escaping to Panama" - How to leave and explore Panama on a whim. Collaboration with Booking.com. {Writer, Photographer & Creative Director}
"Surf, Sand and Laguna Beach" - A review of the Surf and Sand Resort in Laguna Beach, CA. {Writer & Photographer}
"Go West Wild Heart" - On checking out and checking "in" as a result of a trip to Alisal Ranch in Solvang, CA. {Writer & Photographer}
"How to Rock a 3-Day Weekend" - Not just an extra day off, but a chance to escape. Collaboration with Booking.com. {Writer}
"The Myths of Wanderlust" - Is wanderlust something solely for the young and free? Collaboration with Booking.com. {Writer}
"Bar Cart 101" - A how-to guide in stocking a proper bar cart for San Pellegrino. {Writer & Creative Director}
"Recreating the Italian Aperitivo" - Detailing this Italian entertaining trend for San Pellegrino. {Writer & Creative Director}
"Why Mary's Turkey's Matter" - Feature interview with partnering farmer for Whole Foods Market. {Writer}
"City Guide: Ojai" - Travel guide highlighting Ojai, CA. {Writer}