Category Archives: Taste of Travel

Germany Celebrates 200 Years of Beer Gardens

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Kendra Redman

Have you ever wondered how the German beer garden tradition came about?  The dark lager beer so popular in the 1800’s brewed best when it was cold, so the beer sellers in Munich dug their cellars along the banks of … Continue reading →

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Belgian vs. Swiss Chocolate

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Kendra Redman

Belgian vs. Swiss chocolate….I know what you’re thinking, does it really matter?   Chocolate is chocolate after all!    However, it turns out that there really is a difference when it comes to what is produced by these two chocolate powerhouses.    But … Continue reading →

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European Coffeehouse Culture

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Kendra Redman

Long before there was Starbucks, Europe had an established coffee culture.  Coffeehouses in Europe date back to the 14th century in Turkey and then spread throughout Europe via Italian merchants and traders from Venice in the 17th century.     Friends met … Continue reading →

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