December 2013 – Twice If I Like It

The brussel sprout breakdown

I have always adored brussel sprouts, and have been trying to perfect my own recipe for quite some time now. To better understand the best ones I’ve had, I decided to consider them in a little more detail: Bodega – By far my favorite, these kicked off my brussel sprout kick this month. Partially shaved… Continue reading The brussel sprout breakdown

Burgers, brunch, and cocktails

This past Saturday my saving grace was a cheeseburger, a bucket of hand-cut French fries, and a champagne cocktail. Headache or hangover aside, I must say that New York City brunch like this is certainly not something easily encountered in Northern Italy. Although Piedmont boasts grass-fed beef good enough to eat raw and wines of… Continue reading Burgers, brunch, and cocktails

I’m Kate (Katie, Katherine, KJ, Johnny, Kt…) and after visiting 43 or so countries in my 28ish years, I've decided to continue this blog of my experiences along the way. It all started when my passion for food and drink, both in my own life and in the contexts of media and society, led me to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in the Piemonte region of Italy. There I built on my experiences at Porter Novelli New York, in a deep dive into effectively portraying stories about food culture and trends. Back in New York, this blog serves as a map of my adventures through whatever comes my way, so stay tuned as I aim to try anything…at least once ;)