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Travel + Places

Halifax, Nova Scotia

by Matt on June 13, 2012

So what can I say about my first day in Halifax? It’s nice. And before you say “Nice? That’s all?” I want to back up and say that I mean it in the strongest sense of the word, not in a “well I don’t have anything else to say so nice is a good harmless [...]

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Howdy folks! Give me my camera and a notepad, set me loose in Halifax, Nova Scotia, throw in a fantastic dose of social media and your requests and what do you get? The Canadian Trailblazer Contest, part of the Explore Like A Local campaign from the Canadian Tourism Commission and Travel + Leisure magazine. And [...]

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US Army Culinary Arts Competition

by Matt on May 27, 2012

This post originally appeared in 2010. I am rerunning it this Memorial Day weekend in remembrance of all those who have served. Matt’s Forward: I wanted to offer a recap of the day I spent with the US Army and cover this event objectively. I wanted to view myself as a reporter of some sorts, [...]

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Copper River Salmon. It’s time!

by Matt on May 18, 2012

The efforts to fish and preserve this food source lie in the delicate balance of Mother Nature and the lifelong dedication of a group of some pretty special people. “You really have to want to be here, in Cordova,” I heard from more than just one person. “You don’t accidentally stumble or end up here. [...]

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From Australia

by Matt on April 27, 2012

I’m currently in Australia, attending Tasting Australia and having the time of my life. I’ve also had a few adventures along the way including The Ghan, I’ll be sure to share those with you shortly. In the meantime I will leave you with this photo of yesterday evening’s sunset, a glorious example of just how [...]

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Hamilton Island Great Barrier Feast

by Matt on December 26, 2011

Will it be ok with you if I claim a compressed holiday schedule blended with a healthy dose of jet lag as to why I am only getting around to writing about my quick trip to Australia two weeks ago today? I came home after a 4-day trip and jumped immediately into 4 photo shoots. [...]

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Explore Like A Local: Vancouver Dining

by Matt on November 28, 2011

I’m going to lay it all on the line, be completely honest, and just bare my soul for you here. I am dreading writing this post. Why? Because it’s too good. I mean, the food of Vancouver is just too good. Too good for me to find enough words to describe it, too good to [...]

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Explore Like A Local: Vancouver Food Carts

by Matt on November 22, 2011

You’d think stuffing myself with Chinese food in Richmond would cause me to throw in the towel. No way. After a quick trip into Vancouver I was ready to jump into my tour of the Vancouver food cart scene with Michelle Ng, the founder of Foodie Tour. I could not have been in better hands [...]

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Exploring Like A Local: Richmond, BC

by Matt on November 20, 2011

All these 15+ hour trips to Asia and it’s been less than 3 hours away this whole time? Alright, ok, please don’t get out a map to prove me wrong. I’m being silly and I realize that nothing can compare to actually spending time eating from Hawker Stalls in Singapore or exploring a fish market [...]

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Behind The Scenes: Working at Jordan Winery

by Matt on November 4, 2011

I want to tell you two things, my gentle readers: Yes, this blog has been very light on food and recipes lately. I have been traveling and photographing quite a bit lately and my assignments have been occupying my time all over the place. Sonoma, Central America, Vancouver, Australia, and many points in between. Once [...]

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