In a report, carried out by the website Bundle, that analyzes what cities spend the most money on coffee, Chicago, time and time again, undoubtedly tops the charts, bagging the title of America's most caffeinated city. And that brings me to the point that if people...
![[Recipe] Gluten-free, Flour-less Chocolate Cake](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/chocolate-cake.jpg)
I've only recently started getting into gluten-free recipes. I don't have any allergies (that I know of) or anything, but I always feel better after consuming gluten-free products. Maybe it's just in my head, but whatever it is, I'll go with it. Today, while in the...
I'm an absolute sucker for chocolate chip cookies. Always have been. I strongly believe that there's very little a warm, chewy cookie with chunks of gooey chocolate can't fix. In good times and bad, it's there for me. In sickness and in health, it does its thing. So...
![[Recipe] Gluten-/Dairy-/Sugar-Free Banana Nut Bread](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130208-171558.jpg)
Last week, on a random rainy afternoon, I was craving a warm, moist, ridiculously delicious piece of banana nut bread. But I had little interest in getting into my car and driving somewhere, only to get mediocre, high-calorie bread that probably wouldn't satisfy my...
Travel + food = a match made in heaven. Indulging in the finest the city has to offer has carved a permanent home on all my travel itineraries. I love trying out new restaurants (high end and low end), asking locals for recommendations, sampling hole-in-the-wall...
As Maid of Honor in my sister's wedding last year, it was my duty to plan her Bachelorette Party weekend. She had friends flying in from both coasts, so I figured Chicago would be the best option, as it was the midway point (relatively) and she hadn't been there...
![[Guest Post] Tacos, Enchiladas, and Mole: Mexican Culinary Staples With A Twist](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mole.jpg)
As travelers, we are always on a journey to satisfy our cravings and curiosities for new things. No matter where we go, whether a new town, city, or country, one of the best ways to have an authentic experience is to sample and understand the local food. In my...
At the request of one of my subscribers, I've decided to post the recipe for the age-old American favorite, rice krispies treats. My version veers slightly on the healthier side, so it's not as gooey and rich as some may like. Temper the ingredients to cater to your...
All around the world, the bright rainbow colors have intrigued my eyes and tantalized my taste buds... Los Angeles: Bottega Louie Paris/London/NYC: Ladurée London/Washington DC/Brussels: Paul London/Paris: Pierre Hermé San Francisco: L'Artisan NYC: Bisous Ciao As the...
are nestled on the sprawling shelves of trendy downtown French bistro and bakery, Bottega Louie. Just because it's LA, don't assume that you'll find "skinny macarons"; there's no skimping on size and thickness here. The real differences are the taste, texture, and...
I *LOVE* baking, especially when recipes involve some of my favorite seasonal ingredients like pumpkin. While I love finding new dishes to try online and in cookbooks, it's comforting to know that there always a few favorites that I can always count on. Two such...
I never consciously thought about what I've accumulated from my travels over the years or how my souvenir style has evolved over time until I read a recent NYT article and blog post regarding souvenirs (links below). I used to be an avid collector of shot glasses,...