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Loma Linda: The Quiet Science of Living Long
A Foodie in Paradise™ Blue Zone Series — Part V
In Loma Linda, longevity is shaped not by wine or indulgence but by quiet routines—plant-rich meals, Sabbath rest, an alcohol-free lifestyle, and a shared belief in purposeful living. This final chapter in our Blue Zone series brings the journey full circle, revealing what connects Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria, Nicoya, and Loma Linda—and what their lessons can bring to our own kitchens, tables, and communities.
Nicoya, Costa Rica — A Land Shaped by Sunlight, Corn, and Quiet Purpose
A Foodie in Paradise™ Blue Zone Series — Part IV
Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, longevity isn’t a mystery — it’s a way of living. From corn-rich ancestral diets to volcanic water, sunrise walks, and the quiet strength of pura vida, Nicoya offers a blueprint for a life lived longer and lighter.
Winter on Ikaria: Where Time Slows and Life Unfolds Gently
A Foodie in Paradise™ Blue Zone Series — Part III
Winter in Icaria slows the world down to a human pace. On this Greek island of long life, herbal teas simmer on wood stoves, mountain paths become quiet pilgrimages, and meals stretch into lingering conversations that nourish far more than hunger. This chapter of the Blue Zone series uncovers the rituals, foods, and daily rhythms that shape Ikarian longevity — a portrait of a place where time moves gently, and people move with it.
Winter in Sardinia: The Barbagia Blueprint for a Long, Delicious Life
A Foodie in Paradise™ Blue Zone Series — Part II
Winter in Sardinia reveals a quiet blueprint for longevity — from Barbagia’s daily minestrone to Cannonau wine, mountain rituals, and the humble foods that help shape one of the world’s longest-living cultures.
Winter in Okinawa: Inside a Blue Zone Where Longevity is a Way of Life
A Foodie in Paradise™ Blue Zone Series — Part I
in Okinawa isn’t cold — it’s contemplative. Explore the foods, teas, rituals, markets, and cultural rhythms that make this Japanese island one of the world’s Blue Zones of extraordinary longevity.
America, Smoked — Part IV: The Table and the Truth
America, Smoked — Part IV: The Table and the Truth concludes our four-part journey through the people, places, and flavors that define American barbecue. From the pit to the pour, it’s a reminder that food is never just food — it’s how we find our way back to one another.
The fire fades, the glasses rise, and the stories linger. The final chapter of America, Smoked reminds us what barbecue was always about — the people.
America, Smoked — Part III: Sauce and Sanctuary
America, Smoked — Part III: Sauce and Sanctuary continues our four-part journey through the flavors, fires, and faith behind American barbecue. From the pit to the plate, each chapter explores how smoke, sauce, and soul connect us more deeply to place — and to one another.
Sauce, smoke, and wood — the holy trinity of barbecue. Sometimes the secret isn’t in the recipe at all… it’s in knowing when to stop talking and grab another cold one.
America, Smoked — Part II: Smoke and Soul
The second in a four-part series exploring the craft behind the flame — how wood, time, and technique transform meat into meaning.
You don’t just watch smoke — you listen to it.
Part II of America, Smoked dives into the science and soul of barbecue, from oak and fire to buttermilk and memory.
Includes the Foodie in Paradise™ Smoked Chicken and Leola’s Cornbread recipes.
America, Smoked — Part I: Fire and Faith
The first in a four-part series exploring the regions, rituals, and recipes that define American barbecue — and the patience that turns smoke into art.
There’s a sound a fire makes before it’s even born — a whisper between wood and flame.
This is where barbecue begins: not in heat, but in faith.
Part I of America, Smoked explores the patience, craft, and soul behind the nation’s oldest flavor.
Truth on Tap
The world’s best brewpubs are rewriting the rules of fine dining — proof that craft, connection, and honesty make the most satisfying pairings of all.
Kitchen Wisdom #1 Bake vs Roast— What’s the Real Difference?
Both baking and roasting use dry heat — but one builds, the other reveals.
Learn how the difference in temperature, technique, and intention shapes the soul of every dish.
How K-Culture Put Korean Cuisine on the Global Mainstage — And Why We Can’t Stop Craving It
K-pop, K-drama, and Netflix didn’t just export songs and stories — they exported appetite. Here’s how Korean flavors conquered global cities, why they resonate so deeply, and the restaurants around the world that turn fermentation, fire, and ritual into unforgettable meals.
The Taste of Tomorrow — Culinary Trends Shaping 2026
In 2026, the world’s most inspired kitchens aren’t asking what tastes good—they’re asking why it matters. From regenerative dining to emotional hospitality, intention is the new flavor of luxury.
The Art of Savoring
Some meals fade with time. Others stay with you forever — not because of what was on the plate, but because of what surrounded it.