Guatemalan Tamales – Christmas comes early

The traditional Christmas dish in Guatemala is tamales.  Each family has its own distinct recipe and makes them as gifts to share with friends.  Well, we were able to convince Angela to celebrate Christmas in February and share with us … Continued

Food of Lake Atitlan

LAKE ATITLAN, Guatemala –We ate our way around the lake today and enjoyed every minute of it — traveling by small motor boat and stopping at a few different towns to enjoy the food of Lake Atitlan.  Our first stop … Continued

Lake Atitlan – The People and the Food

SANTA CATALINA, Guatemala — We are staying at a marvelous house on the outskirts of Santa Catalina on Lake Atitlan.  We have the most magnificent views from all of our several balconies – below are a few pictures of sunrise … Continued

The Aromas and Tastes of Guatemalan Cooking

ANTIGUA, Guatemala — Upon our arrival at the very modern Guatemala City Airport, we were whisked away by our driver, Rinaldo, to the Spanish colonial town of Antigua – about an hour drive from the airport.  Our guide, Daniel, told … Continued

Turkish Culture: It’s The People

Besides the culinary culture and wonders new and ancient, some of our fondest memories of Turkey and Turkish culture will always be … just hanging out with the people we met there. What I like best about Turkey are the … Continued