Category Archives: ~A Fork & Knife~

Habits Travel Has Changed – Snacking

Posted on May 6, 2011 by katrinamauro

Back in 2005 I ate Doritos every day.  Then I went to Denmark, and lived in Copenhagen for 8 weeks.  When I arrived I was first shocked to see 7 Elevens all over the place, just like home.  When I … Continue reading →

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Carmine’s – New York, NY

Posted on April 28, 2011 by katrinamauro

“I tried to make a reservation for 7:00” my father said, “but they were booked until 9:30.” One of the beautiful things about Carmine’s is that despite the fact that they do take reservations, they will not book their tables … Continue reading →

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L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele | Naples, Italy

Posted on April 11, 2011 by katrinamauro

It’s no secret that natural fresh ingredients are the key to any great meal, and Michele knew this.  That’s why five generations later, the Condurro family still follows their founder’s instructions: “There are only two types of Neapolitan Pizza, the … Continue reading →

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Photo | Crawdads in Brooklyn

Posted on April 8, 2011 by katrinamauro

Brooklyn, NY Louisiana Crawfish was just the beginning of that 4th of July feast, to be followed by many Maryland Blue Crabs and Maine Lobsters.  Always a huge fan of shellfish, I’m lucky enough to be surrounded by a house … Continue reading →

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Photo | Pane Con Milza (Spleen Sandwich)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by katrinamauro

Palermo, Sicily Pane con milza (spleen sandwich) is a Sicilian specialty, and one of the featured dishes at the famous Antica Focacceria San Francisco. Served with just the cooked meat on bread and a light sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese, … Continue reading →

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Recipe | Bitterballen (Dutch)

Posted on April 6, 2011 by katrinamauro

Served to us as a bar snack, with mustard for dipping, these miniature fried meat balls were the most interesting traditionally Dutch food I encountered while in The Netherlands.  It was quite difficult to find a traditional Dutch meal, and … Continue reading →

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Photo | Lobster Like A Local

Posted on March 29, 2011 by katrinamauro

Portland, Maine Looking to eat a lobster with the locals?  For residents of Portland Maine, that would be Gilbert’s Chowder House.  Though it’s history of feeding the dockworkers and fishermen during long and strenuous work days has recently been offset … Continue reading →

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Thermos | Making Airplaine Dinners a Thing of the Past?

Posted on March 27, 2011 by katrinamauro

As I poured the last cup of coffee out of my shiny new Thermos container almost 9 hours after it’s initial brewing, I marveled at the still hot temperature of my beverage.  The brilliance of this spectacular item would be … Continue reading →

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Photo | Guatemalan Breakfast

Posted on March 23, 2011 by katrinamauro

Guatemala My very first morning in Guatemala, this was the breakfast plate placed in front of me.  Eggs, fried sweet plantains, and what?  Bean paste with tortilla chips?  I don’t generally like beans, but I tried it anyway…turned out to … Continue reading →

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Photo | The Last Slice

Posted on March 22, 2011 by katrinamauro

Naples, Italy That’s right, it’s the last slice…something I usually never get to.  And after that, Damany and I split another pie.  It was that good.  Napoli being the home of pizza, we kind of lucked out by happening upon … Continue reading →

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