Los Angeles

LA is more than just Hollywood. The city is a vast and diverse place offering up some of the finest and unique culinary scenes. The health food scene, particularly vegan and plant-based culture is rampant making this city notorious for some of the best vegan and plant based friendly places. You should definitely add LA to your travel plans if you’re looking to eat well as a vegan!

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New York City

NYC is home to many, especially a unique and diverse foodie’s scene. This makes being vegan a total foodie adventure. Many restaurants take plant based to the next level offering up creative and inspired menus that make being vegan a whole new world. We recommend Anixi for a Middle Eastern vegan excursion.

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Miami

Miami is a wonderful place to visit for that ultimate beach vacation you’ve been dreaming about. Health food and vegan food is big in this city, so you will find no shortage of vegan menus around here!

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Our most recent find is Wandering Helene, an American wandering and documenting her travels in Europe, with special focus on ancient castles and local dishes. “I didn’t travel or move abroad to start a travel blog,” admitted Helene on her website, “it was just always a passion of mine that was just part of my life and now I document it for everyone to see. I want to share all of the bits of travel and living in a new culture attempting to navigate the written and unwritten social rules.”

Currently based in Slovenia, her posts also dive into Slovenian culture. “Did you know that Idrijski Žlikrofi is the first Slovenian dish to be awarded protected geographical status in 2010?” she writes in a recent post. “Slovenia has since protected 14 wines and 16 products through the EU program. Products that qualify will be designated with a label and this is to ensure the authenticity. All products with the label are made specifically to the guidelines; including which ingredients, where they come from, and how it is prepared.”

Another Instagram post shows Helene enjoying a meal with a view of Logar Valley, which she describes as one of Slovenia’s best kept secrets. If you’re planning a European road trip in the distant future, make sure you follow her for some inspiration:

The post Wandering Helene is Your Guide to Slovenian Food appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

When traveling, food doesn’t just provide us substance—it gives us a sense of meaning, and connects us to local cultures and mythologies.

“One of the ways we learn about a place is through food, so that is a large focus when we travel,” explain the Rudds on their website. “But we also enjoy getting to know the culture, so we will share what we learn—real food, real people, and real travel stories.”

Describing themselves as avid travelers who enjoy slow travel, their well-planned vacations have an added educational value—which they hope to pass onto their readers. Slow traveling also means that they get to study local cuisines in-depth, which makes their website a helpful resource when visiting a place for the first time.

“You are encouraged to approach it as you own virtual vacation,” write the Rudds. “Learn about the place, the culture, the people, the food. Think whether it is a place you might want to visit and what would be involved. Cook along with us at home, all the recipes for the month will be the same cuisine—but a mix of breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and salads. Enough so that you can find something to try.”

Recent guides include Greece, the Greek Islands and Cyprus, which provides readers with classic Greek recipes such as slow-cooked leg of lamb and easy Greek rice pudding on the stovetop. Just scrolling through their website, makes our mouths water. Visit their website for more info.

The post Explore Foreign Cuisines with “Compass & Fork” appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Food and travel blogger Janine Thomas understands the importance of a good meal when traveling abroad. “I am not sure which I love more—food or travelling,” she writes on her website. “When you put them together it is a marriage made in heaven.”

Her blog includes city guides, travel tips, and resources dictated by her many food experiences. Those include guides to Middle Eastern Spices and 15 Dishes You Have to Try when visiting France.

One country that Thomas admires in particular for its tasty cuisine is Vietnam. “There are still French influences to be found like in the classics like Bánh mì, which is a crispy baguette filled with delicious pate, roasted meat and crunchy fresh salad,” she explained in an interview with Travel Awaits. “Each bite is heavenly. Another favorite is Vietnamese spring rolls, with a lattice like rice paper wrapper, deep fried to puff up, surrounding a taste explosion inside. Yum!”

And while we might not board a plane for some time now, Thomas’ blog and Instagram page provide resources for our travels to come. In the meanwhile, you might find us cooking up something good in the kitchen…

The post Plan Your Next Vacation with Janine Thomas’ Gastro Travelogues appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Food bloggers and adventurers Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris aim to connect food travelers with the best food and travel experiences in the world. Their online platform, Food Travelist (which includes a website and Instagram page), documents the two’s travels around the globe, with special emphasis on local dishes.

“We’re relentless at finding what’s new and noteworthy as well as revisiting the tried and true,” write Reddel and Laskaris on their website. “Whether a tool that makes life better at home, a product that improves your trip or an experience somewhere that you’ve just got to try, we’re honest about what we like and whether we think you’ll like it too.”

“Our stories share the best of everything from worthwhile splurges to delightful deals,” they add. “We don’t ever want you to waste your time and money on an experience that doesn’t meet your standards or makes you feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. We are here to share everything with you—the good, the bad, and, yes, sometimes even the ugly. We put ourselves out there and tell you what happens.”

With more than 10k followers on Instagram, you should definitely check out the Food Travelist.

The post Enjoy Some Memorable Food Experiences with These Viral Bloggers appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Thailand

The mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand and has a purple exterior with a soft, almost lychee-looking interior. The fruit is slightly acidic and tastes like a cross between a sweet citrus fruit and a peach or nectarine.

Israel

Pomegranates are one of the seven native species to Israel, so you know they are amazing. Usually, they are much larger than in other parts of the world and have seeds that are ruby red, plump, and full of juice.

Japan

The lychee is a red kind of spiny looking fruit on the outside, with a translucent white interior and a big black pit. The taste is sweet and very floral, but isn’t too in-your-face.

Spain

Spain has some of the best oranges in the world, and many varieties. Valencia is the region that produces very sweet and lovely oranges, but there are also oranges from Seville that are more bitter.

The post Famous Fruits From Around the World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Fruits And Vegetables

While you fly, your body actually becomes dehydrated because of the altitude. If you don’t want to chug loads of water during the flight, make sure to bring fruits and veggies that keep your body hydrated. Some good ideas are carrot sticks, cucumbers, melon, and berries.

Rice Cakes

Rice cakes are great to bring on a flight because they’re really lightweight but give you a little something to put in your tummy so you’re not so hungry. They are also really helpful if you feel ill at all during your flight.

Things To Avoid

Don’t be tempted to bring a bag of chips, pretzels, or jerky onto a flight, because you will get even more dehydrated from all the salt.

The post Best Tips For Packing The Perfect Airplane Snack appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Jamon Iberico

This type of ham hails from Spain, where they use a special kind of pig to create the ham that is more than 50% genetically an Iberian pig. This type of pig roams freely in Spain and feast on acorns, giving them more muscle and flavor than standard ham.

Prosciutto di Parma

This Italian ham is one of the better-known hams in the world and is super flavorful. Most of the hams are aged for 18 months and can be found with just about everything in Italy. From fruit to pizza to pasta, you can’t miss it.

Deli Ham

Although many people think the deli sliced ham is strictly an American dish, it is actually a really common breakfast item for people in Brazil! They eat it with cheese and bread but interestingly enough, never eat it for any other meal during the day.

The post Different Kinds Of Ham From Around The World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Tel Aviv, Israel has some of the best places to get hummus in the world, so don’t forget to check them out next time you’re visiting!

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Abu Hassan

Located in Old Jaffa, just south of Tel Aviv, is Abu Hassan. This restaurant works at an unbelievable fast pace, which really makes it an experience just as much as a restaurant. The hummus is divine, creamy, and is at your table within minutes after ordering.

Hummus Magen David

In the heart of the Carmel Market is Hummus Magen David. Made to look like an old synagogue, this place is actually one of the best hummus joints in town.

The post Your Taste Buds Will Thank You After Trying These Hummus Places In Tel Aviv appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Biscuithead

Located in the West Asheville neighborhood, this local joint serves up the best and biggest biscuits you will find in the city. With your choice of an array of fillings and toppings, there is something for everyone here. Alongside their bar of homemade jams and local kinds of honey, you can’t go wrong here.

Tod’s Tasties

Located in the Montford neighborhood just before downtown is this restaurant known for killer dishes like their hummus toast and tater tots. But whatever you get from Tod’s, it will be casually delicious.

Cucina24

If you are looking for a more upscale restaurant that still prioritizes customer service and the culinary experience, this is the place for you. With one permanent menu and one that is rotated depending on what ingredients are available, the options at Cucina24 are limitless. This downtown establishment is not one to be missed.

The post You Can’t Go To Asheville, NC Without Eating Here appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Los Angeles

LA is more than just Hollywood. The city is a vast and diverse place offering up some of the finest and unique culinary scenes. The health food scene, particularly vegan and plant-based culture is rampant making this city notorious for some of the best vegan and plant based friendly places. You should definitely add LA to your travel plans if you’re looking to eat well as a vegan!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Gracias Madre (@graciasmadresocal)

New York City

NYC is home to many, especially a unique and diverse foodie’s scene. This makes being vegan a total foodie adventure. Many restaurants take plant based to the next level offering up creative and inspired menus that make being vegan a whole new world. We recommend Anixi for a Middle Eastern vegan excursion.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Anixi (@anixinyc)

Miami

Miami is a wonderful place to visit for that ultimate beach vacation you’ve been dreaming about. Health food and vegan food is big in this city, so you will find no shortage of vegan menus around here!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Diya (@diyahotsauce)

The post Here Are The Three Best Cities In The USA To Travel As A Vegan appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Our most recent find is Wandering Helene, an American wandering and documenting her travels in Europe, with special focus on ancient castles and local dishes. “I didn’t travel or move abroad to start a travel blog,” admitted Helene on her website, “it was just always a passion of mine that was just part of my life and now I document it for everyone to see. I want to share all of the bits of travel and living in a new culture attempting to navigate the written and unwritten social rules.”

Currently based in Slovenia, her posts also dive into Slovenian culture. “Did you know that Idrijski Žlikrofi is the first Slovenian dish to be awarded protected geographical status in 2010?” she writes in a recent post. “Slovenia has since protected 14 wines and 16 products through the EU program. Products that qualify will be designated with a label and this is to ensure the authenticity. All products with the label are made specifically to the guidelines; including which ingredients, where they come from, and how it is prepared.”

Another Instagram post shows Helene enjoying a meal with a view of Logar Valley, which she describes as one of Slovenia’s best kept secrets. If you’re planning a European road trip in the distant future, make sure you follow her for some inspiration:

The post Wandering Helene is Your Guide to Slovenian Food appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

When traveling, food doesn’t just provide us substance—it gives us a sense of meaning, and connects us to local cultures and mythologies.

“One of the ways we learn about a place is through food, so that is a large focus when we travel,” explain the Rudds on their website. “But we also enjoy getting to know the culture, so we will share what we learn—real food, real people, and real travel stories.”

Describing themselves as avid travelers who enjoy slow travel, their well-planned vacations have an added educational value—which they hope to pass onto their readers. Slow traveling also means that they get to study local cuisines in-depth, which makes their website a helpful resource when visiting a place for the first time.

“You are encouraged to approach it as you own virtual vacation,” write the Rudds. “Learn about the place, the culture, the people, the food. Think whether it is a place you might want to visit and what would be involved. Cook along with us at home, all the recipes for the month will be the same cuisine—but a mix of breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and salads. Enough so that you can find something to try.”

Recent guides include Greece, the Greek Islands and Cyprus, which provides readers with classic Greek recipes such as slow-cooked leg of lamb and easy Greek rice pudding on the stovetop. Just scrolling through their website, makes our mouths water. Visit their website for more info.

The post Explore Foreign Cuisines with “Compass & Fork” appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Food and travel blogger Janine Thomas understands the importance of a good meal when traveling abroad. “I am not sure which I love more—food or travelling,” she writes on her website. “When you put them together it is a marriage made in heaven.”

Her blog includes city guides, travel tips, and resources dictated by her many food experiences. Those include guides to Middle Eastern Spices and 15 Dishes You Have to Try when visiting France.

One country that Thomas admires in particular for its tasty cuisine is Vietnam. “There are still French influences to be found like in the classics like Bánh mì, which is a crispy baguette filled with delicious pate, roasted meat and crunchy fresh salad,” she explained in an interview with Travel Awaits. “Each bite is heavenly. Another favorite is Vietnamese spring rolls, with a lattice like rice paper wrapper, deep fried to puff up, surrounding a taste explosion inside. Yum!”

And while we might not board a plane for some time now, Thomas’ blog and Instagram page provide resources for our travels to come. In the meanwhile, you might find us cooking up something good in the kitchen…

The post Plan Your Next Vacation with Janine Thomas’ Gastro Travelogues appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Food bloggers and adventurers Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris aim to connect food travelers with the best food and travel experiences in the world. Their online platform, Food Travelist (which includes a website and Instagram page), documents the two’s travels around the globe, with special emphasis on local dishes.

“We’re relentless at finding what’s new and noteworthy as well as revisiting the tried and true,” write Reddel and Laskaris on their website. “Whether a tool that makes life better at home, a product that improves your trip or an experience somewhere that you’ve just got to try, we’re honest about what we like and whether we think you’ll like it too.”

“Our stories share the best of everything from worthwhile splurges to delightful deals,” they add. “We don’t ever want you to waste your time and money on an experience that doesn’t meet your standards or makes you feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. We are here to share everything with you—the good, the bad, and, yes, sometimes even the ugly. We put ourselves out there and tell you what happens.”

With more than 10k followers on Instagram, you should definitely check out the Food Travelist.

The post Enjoy Some Memorable Food Experiences with These Viral Bloggers appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Thailand

The mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand and has a purple exterior with a soft, almost lychee-looking interior. The fruit is slightly acidic and tastes like a cross between a sweet citrus fruit and a peach or nectarine.

Israel

Pomegranates are one of the seven native species to Israel, so you know they are amazing. Usually, they are much larger than in other parts of the world and have seeds that are ruby red, plump, and full of juice.

Japan

The lychee is a red kind of spiny looking fruit on the outside, with a translucent white interior and a big black pit. The taste is sweet and very floral, but isn’t too in-your-face.

Spain

Spain has some of the best oranges in the world, and many varieties. Valencia is the region that produces very sweet and lovely oranges, but there are also oranges from Seville that are more bitter.

The post Famous Fruits From Around the World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Fruits And Vegetables

While you fly, your body actually becomes dehydrated because of the altitude. If you don’t want to chug loads of water during the flight, make sure to bring fruits and veggies that keep your body hydrated. Some good ideas are carrot sticks, cucumbers, melon, and berries.

Rice Cakes

Rice cakes are great to bring on a flight because they’re really lightweight but give you a little something to put in your tummy so you’re not so hungry. They are also really helpful if you feel ill at all during your flight.

Things To Avoid

Don’t be tempted to bring a bag of chips, pretzels, or jerky onto a flight, because you will get even more dehydrated from all the salt.

The post Best Tips For Packing The Perfect Airplane Snack appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Jamon Iberico

This type of ham hails from Spain, where they use a special kind of pig to create the ham that is more than 50% genetically an Iberian pig. This type of pig roams freely in Spain and feast on acorns, giving them more muscle and flavor than standard ham.

Prosciutto di Parma

This Italian ham is one of the better-known hams in the world and is super flavorful. Most of the hams are aged for 18 months and can be found with just about everything in Italy. From fruit to pizza to pasta, you can’t miss it.

Deli Ham

Although many people think the deli sliced ham is strictly an American dish, it is actually a really common breakfast item for people in Brazil! They eat it with cheese and bread but interestingly enough, never eat it for any other meal during the day.

The post Different Kinds Of Ham From Around The World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Tel Aviv, Israel has some of the best places to get hummus in the world, so don’t forget to check them out next time you’re visiting!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwT1iuFHvn/?tagged=abuhassan

Abu Hassan

Located in Old Jaffa, just south of Tel Aviv, is Abu Hassan. This restaurant works at an unbelievable fast pace, which really makes it an experience just as much as a restaurant. The hummus is divine, creamy, and is at your table within minutes after ordering.

Hummus Magen David

In the heart of the Carmel Market is Hummus Magen David. Made to look like an old synagogue, this place is actually one of the best hummus joints in town.

The post Your Taste Buds Will Thank You After Trying These Hummus Places In Tel Aviv appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Biscuithead

Located in the West Asheville neighborhood, this local joint serves up the best and biggest biscuits you will find in the city. With your choice of an array of fillings and toppings, there is something for everyone here. Alongside their bar of homemade jams and local kinds of honey, you can’t go wrong here.

Tod’s Tasties

Located in the Montford neighborhood just before downtown is this restaurant known for killer dishes like their hummus toast and tater tots. But whatever you get from Tod’s, it will be casually delicious.

Cucina24

If you are looking for a more upscale restaurant that still prioritizes customer service and the culinary experience, this is the place for you. With one permanent menu and one that is rotated depending on what ingredients are available, the options at Cucina24 are limitless. This downtown establishment is not one to be missed.

The post You Can’t Go To Asheville, NC Without Eating Here appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.