Kelley likes food. Kelley cooks food. Kelley eats food all around the world. Kelley has a very close relationship with food and she’s been to known to have many opinions about restaurants, recipes, cocktails, wine and what you need to order. Here she will highlight the best food around the world, top vineyards, stand out restaurants, unique street food and of course, Kelley’s favorite, the best ice cream. She almost always gets a second opinion from a local chef, mixologist, winemaker or expert, so you don’t have to just take her word for it… enjoy!

South Africa’s Food & Wine Scene

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The Food & Wine of South Africa on tour with Swain Destinations
Food is a big part of my travels at least, and when I was heading off to South Africa, I was giddy with excitement as I knew this country was home to a burgeoning food scene and world renowned wines.
My tour with Swain Destinations made sure that we had access to the best of the best–the highest quality dishes handcrafted while in Kruger National Park, incredible wines right from the source in the Cape Winelands and meals at some of the best restaurants in Cape Town. Eat & drink up!

Egypt’s Local Food

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I was thinking a lot about temples & pyramids when I was heading to Egypt but what I didn’t expect was how great the food was! Largely vegetarian, I had the most light and chewy bread, soft & fluffy falafel and surprisingly tasty savory koshary, made with chickpeas & lentils. And the hummus–WOW. From our gourmet restaurants to street food, Egypt’s food is exoctically delicious!

Eating on the Rails: Food on Amtrak

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Episode 5 of Get Lost on Amtrak series
There’s something romantic about a dining car on a train and the Southwest Chief did not disappoint! The food options were great–healthy & tasty for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Butternut squash chicken salad and a signature steak for dinner? Yes, please!

Best Eats in Sonoma

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Get Lost in Sonoma!
With so many local farms, it’s no wonder that might weekend in Sonoma involved some of the best food that I’ve ever had! From tasty pastries at Costeaux in Healdsburg to a snout-to-tail lip-smacking lunch at Zazu to gourmet dinners at the Girl & the Fig–dining in Sonoma is as beautiful to look at as it is to indulge in!

Get Lost Guide: Top 5 Things to Do in Sonoma

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Get Lost with Kelley Ferro in Sonoma
One of California’s top wine destinations, and a perfect weekend getaway, Sonoma offers up so much more than just world famous wine.
From hiking in the Redwoods to cruising along Highway 1, Kelley tells you all the best things to see & do on your trip to Sonoma.

El Dorado Kitchen

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Easily one of my favorite meals ever, let alone in Sonoma, El Dorado Kitchen is a must for the discerning foodie. The menu is local, the chef is exceptional and the atmosphere makes you never want to leave. Check out my favorite dishes and let me know when you go!

Saint Lucia: Chocolate in Food

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Get Lost in Saint Lucia with Kelley Ferro
Chocolate in Cuisine

We all love chocolate in its…natural state. But who knew that chocolate was so delicious in other foods and dishes as well! Kelley tries out some of the inventive uses of chocolate from the island’s top chefs. From chocolate butter to cocoa dusted snapper to peppermills of cacao nibs–really nothing doesn’t go well with chocolate!

Saint Lucia Chocolate in Spa

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Get Lost in Saint Lucia with Kelley Ferro
Chocolate in the Spa
Not only does chocolate do you good when you eat, it’s also great for your skin! Chocolate and cocoa are used in many of Saint Lucia’s top spas, and Kelley profiles all the best treatments.

How to Make Chocolate in Saint Lucia

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Saint Lucian chocolate is known far & wide as some of the world’s best, and on the island you can find chocolate has a variety of uses. Kelley experiences chocolate not only as a sweet food, but as a savory spice. She also learns about it’s benefits for the outside of the body–at the spa. Through it’s handcrafted production methods, dating back to the beginning of the island, chocolate is much more than just a sweet treat.

Viktualienmarkt: Munich’s Outdoor Market

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You can’t miss this market—whether you need cheese, wine or produce for dinner, or you want an al fresco picnic table lunch from one of the food stands or you want to sip champagne and eat oysters with friends after work, the Viktualienmarkt is the lifeblood of Munich, for locals, tourists and students alike.