Exploring Ireland the Emerald Island
Irish Pasture Land I can see why Ireland is called the Emerald Island with miles and miles of rolling green pastures; an abundance of cloud cover and rain keeps the…
Destinations
Our Journey Begins
Ever since we met more than 34 years ago, my husband and I have dreamed about living abroad. Glenn is originally from Cape Town, South Africa, and I lived in…
Exploring San Diego
There are so many fun and interesting experiences to explore in San Diego. And of course, being a super foodie anything having to do with food and wine has my…
Lajollacooks4u Announces Launch of New Culinary Travel Blog
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After nearly fifteen years in business, Lajollacooks4u has announced it will be moving in a different direction. The San Diego-based team-building cooking events company has hosted groups from all over…
Lajollacooks4u Explores Japanese Food Scene
Last month, Chef Jodi traveled to Japan to learn more about Japanese cuisine and immerse herself in Japanese culture. Her first stop was Tokyo, where she visited the famous Tsukiji…
Chef Jodi Cooks Her Way Through Italy
Chef Jodi with her host, Fabiola Earlier this month, Chef Jodi traveled to Italy where she experienced the height of truffle season. Her first stop was Umbria, a region in…
Chef Jodi Visits Famed Chez Panisse Restaurant
Earlier this month, Chef Jodi traveled to Berkeley, California, to visit the Chez Panisse Restaurant, owned by one of her biggest inspirations, Alice Waters! Chef, author and food activist, Waters…
Chef Jodi Visits Local Organic Farm
Last month, Chef Jodi paid a visit to Suzie’s Farm, a 70-acre USDA-certified organic farm located thirteen miles south of downtown San Diego. Established in 2004, it grows over 100…
Chef Jodi Visits North County Olive Oils
Earlier this month, Chef Jodi paid a visit to North County Olive Oils in Encinitas. There, she met owner (and fellow Les Dames member) Sue Bush Robers, who led Chef…
Chef Jodi Explores Food and Wine Scene Around South Africa!
Chef Jodi has returned from her three-week tour through the South African food and wine scene! Making stops in several cities, she gained a number of delicious recipes and new…
European Food Tour 2016 — Last Stop: Israel!
Chef Jodi’s last stop on her European Tour was Israel, where she spent the first few days on Moshav Sde Nitzan in the southern part of Israel. Here, she was…
