May 2014 – Twice If I Like It

Charleston, S.C.

I’d always heard such great things. The perfect college town, a nice place to start a family, and now a culinary hot spot boasting an outpouring of James Beard nominees and acclaimed eateries. To be honest, I was pretty excited for a little Lowcountry immersion, and while I definitely got my fix of grits, fried… Continue reading Charleston, S.C.

I concur.

“Make a drink or pour a glass of wine before you start cooking. Create a joyful working environment. Cooking is work, no question about it, but it doesn’t have to be drudgery. Make it fun. Find recipes that strike you, put on some music, relax, and surrender yourself to the process.” – From John Currence’s… Continue reading I concur.

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 ;)