Feed your hunger for adventure with these ideas
Adding a culinary twist, virtually or in person, to your cultural exploration can provide the whole family with a fulfilling experience. Here is a sampling of mouth-watering ideas to consider:
New Orleans
The kids will learn about more than just local cuisine when the family can venture to this coastal city that continues to survive against the odds. Until you can safely visit, bring some NOLA hospitality and rich flavor into your own home. Some of the city’s top chefs have shared their secrets to re-creating classic New Orleans favorites. You’ll find recipes on www. neworleans.com/restaurants/cook-like-a-new-orleanian/
Peru
Teach the kids about super foods while sharing the amazing history of the Andes people. This country is home to grainlike and nutrient-rich quinoa and purple spuds, both considered sacred and said to have been cultivated for Incan royalty. The color in the antioxidant-laden potatoes comes from the same enzyme that gives blueberries their healthy hue. Mix these Peruvian diet staples in to your menu while planning a trek on the Inca trail en route to Machu Picchu.
Barbecue in Kansas City, Missouri
You won’t want to visit this Midwestern town without savoring a dry rubbed, slow-smoked slab of barbecued ribs. Rich with history and local culinary tradition, since the early 1900s, the smoky goodness attracts travelers from around the globe. Download the city’s BBQ Experience app and follow special “trails” that enable the culinary curious to explore by geographic area.