• We've been busy "traveling" around the globe this week. We've spotlighted cuisine from Indonesia, Mexico, Ethiopia, Japan and France.
• We also planned a fantastic travel party complete with passport invitations and themed rooms.
• We also talked about the differences between American McDonald's and international ones.
• And if you are going on a trip, be sure to check out the skymall catalog. If you aren't going, don't worry, I've found the 12 foodie products you need to check out.
• If you want to plan a trip, check out our top 10 foodie destinations.



• Did you see Giada in Esquire? I'm not so sure I enjoy the photos...
• Would you go on a naked culinary adventure?
• This week's ice cream sandwich is a lovely dulce de leche ice cream smooshed between chocolate covered graham crackers.
• In reality tv news: during a weird finale, Amy was declared the next food network star, Top Chef dulled me with a "watch what happens" reunion special, and Ramsay proved he was a good guy by giving Julia a culinary school education.
• And finally, congrats to jerseyjen, the winner of our KitchenAid Mixer contest!

This is one of my all time favorite side dishes. Baby potatoes are tossed with red onions and a mustard oil for a delicious and fabulous side. I've made it countless times, it's my go-to side dish when I want something quick, easy and tasty. The red onions become sweet as they cook, and the thyme provides just the subtlest fragrance. It pairs perfectly with any meat and tastes great with beer can chicken or grilled fish too. You must give this recipe a try, so get it now, just read more