Not exact matches
I went to Trader Joe's to get the
chocolate chips, but the ones at my
local Trader Joe's were not vegan, so I decided to
try and make the same cookies with oatmeal and dried cranberries.
If you have trouble finding items like dairy free cheese or dairy free
chocolate in your
local supermarket, ask at the counter or
try checking in organic or wholefood stores.
The southern state of Oaxaca — long a mecca for food lovers — is home to Benito Juarez market, which offers a wide variety of
local fare, as well as close access to La Soledad
chocolate shop where you can sample what
chocolate mole tastes like (
try getting that in Cozumel).
We stop for a coffee at a
local café, where you may like to
try some of the delicious
chocolate and cakes on offer.
I
tried covering as much
local destinations as I can and I was able to visit the historic Corregidor, the scenic Anawangin in Zambales, the hot springs of Laguna, the cool and scenic Tagaytay, the beach and falls of Puerto Galera, the various attractions in Subic the perfect cone of Mayon in Bicol, the breathtaking
chocolate hills and cute tarsier in Bohol, the fine white sands of Boracay, the massive Davao City, the various adventures of Cebu and the underwater fun in Bicol.
There is also a great food and wine tour that we recommend you
try as your host will take you around to all of the
local produce stores, farms, wineries and you can have cheese tastings, coffee tastings, wine tastings and my favourite
chocolate tastings!
A collection of culinary and wine tours let travellers
try local delicacies and sample mouth - watering cuisine, tasting the flavours of some of Europe's top destinations including Switzerland's acclaimed cheese and
chocolate as well as
local wines and home - cooked food at a
local farm.
Join a hosted tour guided by
local gourmet connoisseurs as you taste your way around the region,
trying Hunter Valley specialty cheeses, teas, jams,
chocolate, gelato, boutique beer and wine, or set out on your own gourmet adventure by self driving and visiting an array of
local producers who are always happy to welcome new visitors.
In Corvallis I would think about giving a gift certificate from Darkside cinema or Burst's
Chocolates - something
local they might appreciate but maybe haven't
tried?