Ah, we’re deep into the heart of summer vacation season. Just saying the word vacation can alter one’s attitude. Yea…. summertime and the livins’ easy.
In recent years foodie themed vacations have become not only wildly popular but almost a de rigueur for many people. You know the braggart ones I mean. Their conversations are as dull and predictable as a car commercial. “Of course we went to Napa in the fall; the winery tours were just exhausting. Yes, yes Thomas Keller showed us his private herb garden and the pasta class with Michael Chiarello was just fabulous. Everything was, of course organic!” Such show offs.
Ok, I’ll admit it, I’m honestly jealous! That really does sound epic. Yet I find that to truly enjoy a foodie vacation you need to cook some of your meals yourself. This is vital because it gives you the opportunity to get away from hotels and rent little houses (villas) or apartments and become immersed in the local culture. And by culture - I’m talking food. Sure I appreciate art and stuff, but the food truly defines the culture.