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It’s a rough morning. You may have overindulged a little too much last night. You’d say “ooopps” but you’re on vacation. All you need now is a cup of strong coffee and a plate of something greasy to sop up last night’s fun. And a Bloody Mary… Then a blood-curdling scream comes from the table next to you. You feel it shoot from your temples to the back of your head –…
Read morePlanning a trip to Cancun can be complicated. Despite what local tourist boards want us to believe, we’ve clumped the entire stretch of sandy paradise that runs from Cancun down to Playa del Carmen under the heading of Cancun. After all, the same airport does service the entire area and has the word Cancun in the name. But is all of “Cancun” the same? Will you get the same experience whether you…
Read moreCancun is the center of many jokes here on The Wandering Gourmand. After all, the goal of the blog is to help aspiring travelers experience a world beyond mega-resorts, chain restaurants, and Bud Light. But I have a secret. Please don’t tell anybody. I actually like Cancun! Its bleach white sand and turquoise blue waters offer some of the prettiest beaches in the world. It’s also easily accessible from the continental United States and…
Read moreSo far in the Monthly Beer Versus Wine Challenge, we have covered everything from decadent Blue Cheese Stuffed Filet Mignons to regional Shrimp and Grits to greasy Chicken Wings. Yet, none of the posts gathered as many comments on Twitter and Facebook about the food alone as Chicken Enchiladas. Perhaps it’s because the dish is just so sinful, loaded with cheese and smothered in a spicy red sauce. Perhaps it’s because the…
Read moreI don’t think Bryan from This is Why I am Drunk realized what a reaction he would get from two ladies when he picked enchiladas for June’s Beer Versus Wine Challenge. The first is Megs from If It Falls on the Floor. Anyone who has checked out her blog knows how New Mexico proud she is. In fact, in her novel suggestion below she is outright giddy. The second lady is Mrs….
Read moreCongratulations to last month’s Beer Versus Wine Challenge winner –Bryan from This is Why I’m Drunk! Part of the honor includes coming up with the next month’s challenge. Below is Bryan’s post and challenge food. Participants have until next Tuesday, June 10 to turn in their suggestion before we take it to a vote. Winner gets to present July’s challenge. For more on the rules, click here. For the longest time as a…
Read moreFor some reason, vacations always seem to fall when I most need them. Regular followers of this blog may recall the hellish couple of months that led up to our sojourn to Italy – multiple family visits, my wife’s eye surgery, a bad car accident that totaled out our beloved Jetta Joan, the purchase of a new car, a cancellation notice from our auto insurance carrier, transitions at both of our jobs. …
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