Although more pretentious than a cupcake, it looks like the Macaron is looking to put the pressure on New York’s favorite dessert. This Saturday, March 20, New York is hosting the first (annual? please?) Macaron Day.

As much as we enjoyed our time on the slopes, one of the highlights of the trip was a stop on the way home. Cut to the Grafton Village Cheese Company. This cute little shop in Brattleboro boasts all the wares that Vermont is famous for (minus the tombstones).

Instead of the buffet we Americans associate with the term, the smorgasbord is actually an artful, culinary tradition that the Swedes are very proud of. Traditionally, it is a series of delicacies eaten in a specific order on clean plates. Rooted in hospitality, the concept has its beginnings with the fourteenth century merchant and upper class, who served a variety of hors d’oeuvres to visiting guests, so that they wouldn’t get hungry before dinner.

I really hate blog rants (I hope this is my first and last), but nothing gets my blood bubbling more than being ripped off…especially when being ripped off is coupled with crappy service for crappy food that I probably shouldn’t have been eating anyway.

I spent this past weekend on an 18 hour road trip from Daytona Beach, Florida to New York, New York. I’ve recently overhauled my eating habits to live healthier, which added another dimension to my trip planning.

When a couple girlfriends and I traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we craved enchiladas, guacamole and tacos made from fish that was swimming hours earlier. Believe me, we weren’t disappointed. Then we discovered one of the city’s best kept secrets: The Paris Café.

Nevis, West Indies has to be one of my favorite islands in the Caribbean. Not only beautiful, with silky soft beaches and tropical rainforests, it has a secluded feel that you don’t get from its sister island, St. Kitts. From high end (Four Seasons) to dives (Sunshine’s), there is a nice diversity for visitors. Following a recommendation from a college friend, Boyfriend and I enjoyed one of our favorite meals on the island at Montpelier Plantation.

Like many this year, my college girlfriends and I didn’t want to travel (too) far for our semi-annual reunion. With all of us scattered between Boston and DC, we chose Clinton, Connecticut, a sleepy beach town just outside New Haven, as our weekend headquarters.

With so many top restaurants and cuisines to choose from, it’s hard to go wrong when eating in San Francisco. Last time I visited, I couldn’t resist the temptation of the delicious Asian fare the city is known for and stumbled upon some of the best Thai food I’ve ever tasted at the charming Thep Phanom.

To celebrate it’s first birthday, Hello Cupcake in Dupont Circle is giving away a free cupcake to every customer tomorrow. I’ll take one of the HC Originals, please!