CD Ambassador/Guest Post:  A tea scam in Shanghai

In today’s CD, our CD Ambassador, Fei-fei, shares one of her adventures in China. A Chinese-American, she never expected that an exciting, authentic experience in a teahouse would teach a valuable lesson for any culinary diplomat or world traveler: Don’t get too comfortable as an outsider; being a guest in someone else’s house doesn’t guarantee…

Calling all Ambassadors: The CD needs you!

I’m hijacking this regularly scheduled post to make this request of you readers: Most of you have your own stories to share – the food adventures and discoveries, the memories of an experience and place – whether during travels or in your own backyard. Or perhaps you have a favorite recipe to share, one inspired…

Guest Post:Traveling on a Budget: 4 Ways to Save

Today, I am excited to share a guest post from CD Ambassador Sandra Sentell. Join Sandra as she shares four tips for saving money – while still eating well -on the road, set against the backdrop of a five-country vacation! Welcome, Sandra! What does visiting 5 countries and traveling to 10 cities in a matter…