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A concise guide that will whet your appetite for adventure and relaxation in Tanzania and Zanzibar. - Desiree

One country that captivates me with its name alone, is Montenegro ... It just sounds so enchanting and luxurious! I just couldn't help but explore this country, to see if it lives up to the sound of its name. - Desiree

Baywater Tours is a Barbados Tour Service that will help you plan and reserve all of your holiday tours during your visit to our tropical island. - Desiree

It's funny how recipes are created, invented if you would. When you really sit and think about how did that recipe you have come into being? Was it because you had none of this but some of that? - Desiree

A while ago, I met the authors of Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies, and More. Perusing through their delicious cookbook gave me flashbacks to my grandma's kitchen and the wonderful treats we'd bake together. - Desiree

We're super duper excited to announce The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook! Have you dreamed of being published in print? Want to see your writing in a book? - Desiree

Thanksgiving is technically about giving thanks and spending time with loved ones, but it's really just an excuse to eat copious amounts of delicious food- depending on what you consider delicious. - Desiree

This week our focus on the Foodista Featured Blog of The Day has been sustainability, where we've highlighted some flavoricious blogs ranging from homemade pear butter to foraged pine nuts. We're wrapping up with more sustainable food for thought below. - Desiree

Did you know that the standard commercial turkey is a called a Broad Breasted White? It's a breed specifically bred to turn the least amount of feed into the most amount of weight the fastest. - Desiree

Cupcakes are hot. Pop culture has elevated cupcakes from kindergarten birthday party to wedding cake status in a few short years. Cupcakes are fun, tasty and easily decorated, with a superb frosting-to-cake ratio. - Desiree

For many, learning about wine can seem like a pretty daunting task. Where do I start? What do I need to know? How do I go about getting the right info? Rather than overwhelming yourself with the details it's better to jump right in and get your hands dirty- or in this case, your mouth. - Desiree

Are you known for your amazing chocolate chip cookies or out of this world mac and cheese? A new tv food series for a major network is searching for passionate and animated home cooks famous for their comfort food. - Desiree

In part one of this series, Foodista's Jameson rediscovers the wonders of Australian Riesling and why it's one of the world's most neglected wines. - Desiree

Since Halloween is a kid-friendly holiday, Melissa puts together a list of "frightfully delicious drinks for kids" - Desiree

Whether or not you believe it was Christopher Columbus who discovered America, there is one thing we can all agree on, the only thing fresh on the menu while at sea was likely caught off the side of the boat. The pantry necessary for Christopher Columbus' journey had to feed a hungry crew for several weeks and endure extreme weather conditions. - Desiree

Lets face it, we all get stuck in food ruts. Seared salmon on top of mixed greens has been my fast and healthy go-to dinner for far too long. Time to shake things up! Of course like anyone, saying one thing and doing another can be challenging when you work full time, have a family or planning within a budget. - Desiree

Possibly the most nostalgic smell from my childhood would have to be homemade applesauce. As we welcome fall, what better way to embrace it then with long lasting autumn flavors. Here is my mother's ultra simple homemade Slow Cooked Applesauce. - Desiree

To me, one of the best parts of growing squash are the blossoms you get to pluck from the tops of the ready-to-pick vegetable. And what is more lovely, almost romantic really, than dining on flowers!? - Desiree

What do you get when you puree a delicious, succulent peach and marry it with a lovely dry Prosecco? A glorious tasting Fresh Peach Bellini, the perfect complement to a warm summer evening. - Desiree

"I love the combination of flavors!" - Desiree

"Never thought to grill lettuce. Very interesting!" - Desiree

"It would be interesting if someone calculated how much of your life it would take to try all these drinks, and how much of your life you would be cutting off having tried all these drinks! :)" - Desiree

"This a great opportunity for food bloggers to take their skills to another level." - Desiree

FoodSnap - a collaboration between Foodista and Keren Brown Media – is a full-day food photography workshop lead by Lou Manna, www.LouTheMan.com. Tickets are on sale now for the event which will take place September 18th 2009 in Seattle, WA. - Desiree

Foodista and Keren Brown Media are teaming up to produce a full-day food photography workshop lead by Lou Manna http://www.LouTheMan.com , award-winning Olympus Visionary and New York Times photojournalist, commercial photographer, educator and author of Digital Food Photography with over 30 years of experience. Event takes place Sept 18 2009 in Seattle, WA. - Desiree

Foodsnap! - a collaboration between Foodista and Keren Brown Media - is a full-day food photography workshop lead by Lou Manna, http://www.LouTheMan.com , award-winning Olympus Visionary and New York Times photojournalist, commercial photographer, educator and author of Digital Food Photography with over 30 years of experience - Desiree

The most creative cooking usually happens when you have to make do with what you've got and nothing could be more true then the endless recipes made with instant ramen noodles. Here are 10 quick and easy recipes that can be made with minimal ingredients and require few kitchen tools and little effort. - Desiree

"Love Japanese fried chicken!" - Desiree

10 winning recipes for using up all that Zucchini you have! - Desiree

"Great round-up of food links. I especially enjoyed the Pie Lollipop - so creative!" - Desiree