The Definitive Global Ice Cream Guide

Aug 20, 2010 1 Comment by

Like other American innovations, other countries have hijacked this delicious treat and made it their own. Why do these countries offer such supurb frozen concoctions? First, fresh ingredients like fruit and cream help. Bulgaria, Hungary, Korea, Brazil, and Argentina top the list

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Last Sunrise in Mangue Seco

Mar 03, 2010 No Comments by

I can’t believe it has already been a week since we left Mangue Seco, Brazil.  It truly was a place to get away from it all.  When we think about making an escape, we fantasize about the beach, but the reality is, famous resort areas like Hawaii, Cancun, Miami, Punta del Este, the French Riviera, [...]

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Sanctuary in a Brazilian Ice Cream Store

Feb 28, 2010 10 Comments by

Our second week in Brazil was spent in Mangue Seco, a two hour drive northeast of Salvador.  I will write more about this spectacular corner of Bahia, which gave us one of the most restful and remote vacations we had ever experienced.  But for now, allow me to indulge in one of our favorite pastimes:  [...]

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