What Is Brazilian Feijoada?
Brazil’s signature black bean stew is defined by tradition, flavour and the way it brings people together. Some dishes always feel like they’ve been lovingly made, even when you’re eating out. In Brazil, feijoada is one of them. The slow-simmered black bean stew reflects the country’s history, culture and way of gathering, and it always tastes like a home-cooked meal
Recipe: A Carbonara Pasta Straight From Rome, Featured on Emily in Paris
Courtesy of Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, here’s how to make Carbonara tortelli with Pecorino foam, crispy guanciale and seasonal truffle. If there’s one thing Rome does exceptionally well, it’s keeping classic dishes interesting. At Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Settimio, reworks the traditional carbonara into delicate tortelli, layered with creamy filling, crisp guanciale, and a light pecorino
Grenada’s Chocolate Festival Returns for 2026
From tree-to-bar experiences to cocoa-infused wellness, the festival is back with plenty to savour. If your idea of the perfect getaway includes sunshine, culture, and a little indulgence, Grenada has just the thing. The Grenada Chocolate Festival is officially returning from May 22–27, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be its most immersive (and delicious) edition yet. Held at the
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The Modern Holiday Recipe Series: Chef Hiram Cassar’s Roast Rack of Pork & Maltese Baked Potatoes
By Jessica Huras As head chef of Fernandõ Gastrotheque, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Malta, Hiram Cassar is known for his elegant, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. At Christmas, however, he trades the restaurant kitchen for his own, preparing a festive meal for family and friends. Find one of his favourite recipes below. Moving from Michelin-starred menus to home cooking comes easily to Cassar
Seabourn Refreshes Its Culinary Experience Across the Fleet
The luxury cruise line is rolling out refreshed menus, live cooking stations and a more relaxed café culture across its fleet. On a Seabourn cruise, the day often begins with coffee in hand, ocean unfurling beyond the windows, plans forming for the next port. It’s a ritual regular guests know well. Now, the ultra-luxury cruise line is refining that experience
Martinique’s Homegrown Flavours
From rainforest cacao to beachfront rum tastings, Martinique’s culinary identity is inseparable from the land that feeds it. By Jessica Huras Miles from Martinique’s sandy beaches and sun-splashed coastlines, I find myself deep in the island’s northern rainforest, following a path tangled with hibiscus, heliconia and wild cilantro at Habitation Céron. Founded in 1658 as a sugar plantation, the 75-hectare
Hale Muskoka: A new spot for art, food and fun
A few minutes off Highway 11, tucked into the trees just outside Gravenhurst, a new summer destination is taking root in Muskoka. Hale Muskoka, a five-acre farm turned year-round culture hub, officially opens on August 10, bringing design-forward cabins, live music, local makers and fire pit feasts to cottage country. Picture this: You’re roaming an open-air market filled with handmade
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Food Lovers
All-inclusive beach resorts have levelled up — and their culinary programs are stealing the spotlight. Beach vacations and good food haven’t always gone hand in hand (we’re looking at you, 24/7 buffet). But that’s changing: a new wave of luxury all-inclusive resorts is investing in culinary talent, regionally rooted menus and elevated dining experiences that rival the best urban restaurants.
Chef spotlight: Catching up with Alexandra Launay, executive chef, Ladurée, Canada
Alexandra Launay has fond childhood memories of baking cakes with her mother. “I started very early,” she recalls, noting that French labour laws admit employment by those as young as 15. With several family members working in bakeries, Launay grew up in the pastry industry, and later left her hometown to train as a pastry apprentice in Paris, France. Working
Recipe: A Carbonara Pasta Straight From Rome, Featured on Emily in Paris
Courtesy of Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, here’s how to make Carbonara tortelli with Pecorino foam, crispy guanciale and seasonal truffle. If there’s one thing Rome does exceptionally well, it’s keeping classic dishes interesting. At Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Settimio, reworks the traditional carbonara into delicate tortelli, layered with creamy filling, crisp guanciale, and a light pecorino
Recipe: A Carbonara Pasta Straight From Rome, Featured on Emily in Paris
Courtesy of Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, here’s how to make Carbonara tortelli with Pecorino foam, crispy guanciale and seasonal truffle. If there’s one thing Rome does exceptionally well, it’s keeping classic dishes interesting. At Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Settimio, reworks the traditional carbonara into delicate tortelli, layered with creamy filling, crisp guanciale, and a light pecorino