Feb 5th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
There was a time when Nutella was merely a memory of European backpacking trips. The stuff was bought as you tried to keep your daily budget to $20 a day and would be spread on slices of bread from a local baker as you trekked through the old world.
But the hazelnut chocolate spread rose in popularity, and soon began to spread around the world, and now it's as easy to find in an ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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A European Culinary Essential: 5 Recipes To Celebrate World Nutella Day On February 5
Feb 5th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
There was a time when Nutella was merely a memory of European backpacking trips. The stuff was bought as you tried to keep your daily budget to $20 a day and would be spread on slices of bread from a local baker as you trekked through the old world.
But the hazelnut chocolate spread rose in popularity, and soon began to spread around the world, and now it's as easy to find in an ...What Hotels Offer A Free Breakfast?
Dec 25th, 2012 at 9:00AM: If you're not on an expense account, eating breakfast at a nice hotel can cost you a bundle. I had a voucher for a free breakfast at a hotel in Los Angeles a few weeks ago, but when I saw the bill totaling $94 for my family of four - two adults and two toddlers - I almost had to adjust my glasses.
This summer I wrote a column about how disappointing the breakfast experience can be at most ...Hotels That Serve Glorified Prison Food For Breakfast
Aug 15th, 2012 at 10:00AM: I've never been to prison, but I can't help but wonder if convicts get a nicer breakfast than what you find on the breakfast buffets at most American chain hotels these days.
This year, I've had the displeasure of sampling the breakfast buffets at almost every major hotel chain, including Hampton Inn, Residence Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt House, Westin and others. I'm no ...Photo of the Day: Smoked Turkish cheese
Jan 5th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
It used to be a common expression to say that someone "smoked like a Turk," and I can confirm after living in Istanbul for nearly two years, Turks still love their smoking. Even after the indoor smoking ban of 2009, cigarettes and nargile (water pipes) are very common here. This portrait by Flickr user MichaelAV captures two of the Turks' other loves: çay (see the tiny tea glass on the ...SkyMall Monday: Obol
Nov 21st, 2011 at 1:00PM: There's a time and a place for mushy foods. Not having to chew comes in handy when you've had your wisdom teeth pulled, your jaw wired shut or you've misplaced your dentures. Beyond that, the sensation of chewing is part of the enjoyment of eating. People want to feel something hearty and substantial in their mouths (that's what she said). Here at SkyMall Monday headquarters, we start each day ...Hagelslag: Belgian chocolate for breakfast
Nov 10th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Chocolate. You gotta love it. You can eat it, cook with it, even snort it. It's good at every meal. Even breakfast, as I discovered on a recent trip to Antwerp.
The Belgians enjoy a special breakfast treat called Hagelslag. These are basically chocolate sprinkles put on toast. The heat of the toast melts the bottom sprinkles, making a nice gooey mess, while the top sprinkles scatter all over ...Up and at 'em: breakfasts around the world
Oct 13th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
Your mother told you to never skip breakfast. That also holds true for when you travel, for it is the morning meal that prepares you for your days of museum hopping and temple touring, zip-lining and mountain biking, market haggling and people watching.
Simpler than lunch or dinner, breakfast is less prone to culinary innovation and more likely to be an honest representation of its country's ...Cockpit Chronicles: Video—Food in the cockpit. How it's prepared and what is served
Oct 12th, 2011 at 11:00AM: "I'm getting kind of tired of these chicken Caesar salads."
I said those words just a few months into my career at American. The statement resonated loudly after I was furloughed and flying for a freight airline with barely a bottle of water on board, so I vowed that I would never complain about a crew meal again.
In fact, when I came back to AA I nearly cried when a flight attendant entered ...Boulder's Chautauqua Park: more than just hiking and climbing
Jul 27th, 2011 at 10:30AM: The Chautauqua Movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries provided millions of Americans with cultural, educational, and entertainment experiences that included concerts, classes, lectures, and exhibitions. It was, to quote Teddy Roosevelt, "The most American thing in America." Ask most Americans today what a Chautauqua is, and odds are, you'll get a blank stare.
Until recently, I too ...Sydney's Darlinghurst neighborhood: charm, croissants, and cocktails
May 27th, 2011 at 2:00PM: In a city chock-full of charming, Sydney's Darlinghurst neighborhood is a tough contender. Not that it's an easy choice. If it's parks, quirky boutiques and specialty food shops, cafes, cheap ethnic or fine dining restaurants, bars, lattice-bedecked row houses, cliff-top beach paths, or Harbour views you want, there's no shortage of neighborhoods that deliver.
Me, I'll take Darlinghurst. This ...Gadling's rankings of hotel breakfast buffet foods
May 3rd, 2011 at 1:00PM:
One of the magical things about staying at a hotel is enjoying the breakfast buffet. At home, you might just have a bowl of cereal, a banana or a cup of coffee for breakfast. Heck, many people just skip breakfast. Does it mean nothing to you that it's the most important meal of the day? At hotels, however, you can indulge in all of your breakfast fantasies. Rather than studying a diner menu ...Hotel Madness: Vote for your biggest hotel pet peeves
Mar 17th, 2011 at 10:30AM:
We launched our Hotel Madness tournament on Monday and the entire first round is now live. If you don't know what Hotel Madness is or you just need a refresher, check out our introductory post. First round voting is open until 11:59pm EDT this Sunday, March 20. Be sure to vote in each and every match-up listed below. Simply choose the hotel pet peeves that bother you the most. The winners ...Hotel Madness: No free breakfast vs. Expensive minibars
Mar 15th, 2011 at 11:30AM:
This first round Hotel Madness match-up is all about food. Our #6 seed is No free breakfast, a killer when you just need some fuel to power you through a day of conferences, meetings or sightseeing. It's battling #11 seed Expensive minibars. All too often, we find ourselves with late-night cravings for snacks. We'd satisfy it by raiding the minibar but it always seem to cost more than our ...Photo of the Day (11.08.10)
Nov 8th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
My earliest travel memories are of my first trip to Disney World. I remember waking up before sunrise to go to the airport. I remember sharing a hotel room with my sister and thinking that we were very cool for doing so. And I remember the breakfast buffet at the hotel. Breakfast at my house as a kid consisted of cereal, bagels, eggs and, on special occasions, pancakes with bacon. I've loved ...Holiday Inn Express revamp includes pancake machines
Oct 28th, 2010 at 5:30PM: Move over, Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity. There's a new hotcake in town. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), parent company of the Holiday Inn family of brands, have unveiled pancakes as the secret weapon for the newly revamped Holiday Inn Express hotels.
All of the business traveler-oriented Express properties will introduce a 24-hour market center with grab-and-go options, and an industry-first: ...Photo of the Day (09.10.10)
Sep 10th, 2010 at 7:00PM:
Ever since I was a little kid, I've loved eating breakfast on the road. Sure, back then it was simply because I got to experience breakfast buffets that allowed me to eat my weight in bacon, but I still have a passion for the most important meal of the day no matter where I am traveling. From cucumbers in Israel to cheeses in Turkey to beans in Australia, I've eaten a wide variety of foods ...Hotel breakfasts: Extra value or just extra?
Aug 9th, 2010 at 9:00AM: When I'm on vacation, I like to sleep in. So I usually prefer getting late checkout more than an included breakfast. But on the few occasions when I've had to wake up early to catch a flight, the hotel breakfast has proven to be a time-saver.
Here are a few instances when a hotel breakfast actually delivered extra value, if only for the convenience factor.
A few years ago, I went to the ...A Mexican traveler's money-saving tips
May 11th, 2010 at 2:30PM:
Headed to Mexico on a budget? Then you're headed to the right place. In my experience, Mexican businesses and their employees are some of the friendliest and most service oriented people I've met, so you should take advantage of the freebies they're usually willing to offer to visitors. A couple of years ago I started exploring the country of my ancestors, usually with a friend for company. ...Eat early - Dining out tip
Jan 17th, 2010 at 8:38AM: One of the best parts of a vacation is trying new and tasty cuisines. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most expensive parts. To give your wallet a break and still relish in the joys of fine dining, opt for eating out earlier in the day.
As a rule, breakfast, brunch and lunch menus are less expensive than dinner menus. A big meal earlier in the day is also a great way to keep you ...Three for Free promotion at 18 Hyatt hotels
Aug 21st, 2009 at 5:30PM: If you're staying at a Hyatt hotel this fall and you want a little extra pampering, you'll want to know about their Three for Free promotion. What's included? A free night, room upgrade, and daily breakfast. The free night is based on either a three-, four-, or five-night stay, depending on the specific hotel. Unfortunately, it's not available at all of their hotels--only 18 of them. Two ...
