
Cooking in a Modern-Day Agora: Culinary Experience in Athens, Greece
by Dawn Damico
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The focal point just beyond the glass doors is a 200-year-old olive tree, symbolizing peace and friendship. There is fresh seasonal produce to your right and an 82-foot tall atrium towering above you, showcasing the latest techniques in hydroponics and aquaponics. Freshly baked bread, created daily, tempts you from a wood-fired stone oven, the heavenly

IFWTWA 2022 Photography Contest Highlights
by Cori Solomon
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IFWTWA wishes to congratulate the 2022 Photography Contest winners. There were 119 entries, 109 from IFWTWA members and ten from non-members. In this post, we share every winning image and the story behind each photo. The 2022 Photography Contest consisted of seven categories: Food, Nature, Wine & Spirits, Night, Portrait, Urban Landscape, and Landscape. Best

Taste the Spirit of Texas at the Brazos County Farmers Market
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One of the best ways to explore an area is to get acquainted with people who live and work there. And what better place could there be to meet them than the local farmers market? During a trip to Bryan, Texas, I visited the Farmers Market in Brazos County and met many vendors who epitomize the

Explore Wisconsin For The Best Cheese And Fascinating Master Cheesemakers
by Tom Manus
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There are only two places in the world where a cheesemaker can earn a Master Cheesemaker certification — Switzerland and Wisconsin. The Master Cheesemaker program, also referred to as a PhD in cheese from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, ensures that Wisconsin cheese remains of world-class quality. Only Wisconsin cheesemakers with at least 10 years of

Plant-Based Dining in Jordan
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Veganism has been growing in popularity around the world and this trend has reached Jordan. An increasing number of restaurants offer plant-based options and an increased awareness of the health benefits of a vegan diet. Jordan is home to a rich and diverse food culture, making it easy for vegans to enjoy a variety of

Empowering Women in Jordan — Social Enterprises that Make a Difference
by Sharon Kurtz
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Whether you are on your first trip to Jordan or a frequent visitor, meeting the local people makes for unique and memorable experiences. This was certainly true on our 11-day International Food, Wine, and Travel Writer Association (IFWTWA) tour hosted by the Jordan Tourism Board. Rather than simply checking off a bucket list of sites—the

Jordanian Food and Hospitality
by Linda MIlks
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The food of a country provides an insight into the people, their land, and their way of life. And for many of us, it is one of the highlights of a trip. Jordanian food and hospitality invoke all that is Jordan. When eight of the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association members journeyed to Jordan,

6 Unique Experiences in Jordan
by Rose Palmer
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For a small country, Jordan offers a diverse array of sights that are both historic and scenically beautiful. Yes, Petra is the jewel in the Hashemite Kingdom’s crown of impressive wonders, but an itinerary to Jordan should also include at least a few connections to its wonderfully welcoming people. Use this list of unique experiences

Five Must-Try Restaurants in the Quad Cities
by Mary Farah
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In the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois, there's more than meat, potatoes, and corn. Surprises include a "global" breakfast place and a meal in the chef's own house.

Caviar 101 – What You Need to Know
by Gary Baker
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As we come out of the “COVID Coma,” people are looking for an elevated experience. Once a delicacy seen only on menus in Michelin star restaurants or gracing the party tables of the ultra-wealthy, caviar is now more readily available to the public. For centuries, the most desired caviar came from Iran or Russia produced