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Janice Nieder could be the love child of Indiana Jones and Julia Child. She was a specialty food consultant for 12 years in New York, with a client list that included Tavern on the Green, Dean & Deluca and Sign of the Dove. After being bitten by the travel bug, her culinary adventures took her to over 65 countries, where she shared a smoked monkey dinner with a generous Shuar Indian family deep in the Amazon Jungle; helped Ethiopian tribal woman bake injera bread on hot stones in 108 degree heat; and crashed a wedding feast in Pakistan, where she was wined and dined by over 200 men - and no women. Last year, she mistakenly bought camouflage clothes to participate in a week-long truffle hunting safari in Marche, Italy, never tiring of the decadently delicious fungi feasts.
To keep things in balance, Janice also enjoys writing about spas, fitness, local crafts and culture. Her articles have appeared in International Travel News, Runner's World, San Francisco Journal for Physicians, Slow Food USA, San Francisco Professional Food Society News, Business Women's Journal, Norway Post, Airline magazines and numerous websites. But her real passion is working with underdeveloped countries to protect their cultural identity by preserving their traditional foods and cooking methods. To this end, Janice has written numerous articles about her culinary discoveries, assisted local producers with bringing their products to market, and consulted with tourism and business leaders on developing and promoting local farmers markets, cooking classes, and culinary tours.
Janice has received San Francisco's Community Leadership Award of Excellence for her on-going work as the Volunteer Coordinator for C.H.E.F.S. ( Conquering Homelessness Through Employment in Food Service) a program she helped develop that provides culinary and job skill training for the homeless. She is also a leading member of the San Francisco Professional Food Society, Bay Area Travel Writers, and Slow Food.
Last month I visited my sister, the New York City Culture Snob, for a week of Theatre. It was fun, but costly. Wanting to reciprocate, I called her with what I thought was a sure-thing invitation. Join me for a private tour of Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Sis was less than impressed….
Festivities Highlight Baja California’s World-Class Food, Beer and Wine Oct. 24-27, 2014 Featuring special dinners, tastings, cooking classes, competitions and entertainment, the region’s distinctive gourmet fare will take center stage with 25 of Baja California’s culinary stars and top sommeliers. The events kick off on Thursday, Oct. 00 at 8 a.m. at the Culinary Art…
And yes I am thinking of you @GazpachoGirl! Are you well traveled as is this lovely handmade memento? Created from gorgeous vintage world atlases, circa 1900-1950’s. Darn – there is only one with Madrid – but the artist has many other destinations! And Free shipping- really!
I always stay at the same hotel on the West side of Manhattan. Not because it’s particularly wonderful, or that I get a great rate or anything, but because it’s geographically desirable–right across the street from my sister’s apt. However, on a recent visit ( my mom and I were back for a second try…
Podere Vigliano – owned and operated by our good friend Sue of the California Bay Area is breathtaking! Located midway between Rome and Florence, this charming ten acre estate with 275 year old Italian farmhouse and gardens is nestled in the Orvieto foothills. Lovely lap pool and pergola! Sleeps 8 with 4 bedrooms and 3…
I’m home. I have 6 chapters to write and my Apple Powerbook G4 is still in the shop. Reason? Don’t really know, looks like it needs a new logic board, but they can’t seem to find one. When will I get it back? Another week I’m told. This is after my computer was in the…
Last month I visited my sister, the New York City Culture Snob, for a week of Theatre. It was fun, but costly. Wanting to reciprocate, I called her with what I thought was a sure-thing invitation. Join me for a private tour of Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Sis was less than impressed….
Festivities Highlight Baja California’s World-Class Food, Beer and Wine Oct. 24-27, 2014 Featuring special dinners, tastings, cooking classes, competitions and entertainment, the region’s distinctive gourmet fare will take center stage with 25 of Baja California’s culinary stars and top sommeliers. The events kick off on Thursday, Oct. 00 at 8 a.m. at the Culinary Art…
And yes I am thinking of you @GazpachoGirl! Are you well traveled as is this lovely handmade memento? Created from gorgeous vintage world atlases, circa 1900-1950’s. Darn – there is only one with Madrid – but the artist has many other destinations! And Free shipping- really!
I always stay at the same hotel on the West side of Manhattan. Not because it’s particularly wonderful, or that I get a great rate or anything, but because it’s geographically desirable–right across the street from my sister’s apt. However, on a recent visit ( my mom and I were back for a second try…
Podere Vigliano – owned and operated by our good friend Sue of the California Bay Area is breathtaking! Located midway between Rome and Florence, this charming ten acre estate with 275 year old Italian farmhouse and gardens is nestled in the Orvieto foothills. Lovely lap pool and pergola! Sleeps 8 with 4 bedrooms and 3…
I’m home. I have 6 chapters to write and my Apple Powerbook G4 is still in the shop. Reason? Don’t really know, looks like it needs a new logic board, but they can’t seem to find one. When will I get it back? Another week I’m told. This is after my computer was in the…
Last month I visited my sister, the New York City Culture Snob, for a week of Theatre. It was fun, but costly. Wanting to reciprocate, I called her with what I thought was a sure-thing invitation. Join me for a private tour of Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Sis was less than impressed….
Festivities Highlight Baja California’s World-Class Food, Beer and Wine Oct. 24-27, 2014 Featuring special dinners, tastings, cooking classes, competitions and entertainment, the region’s distinctive gourmet fare will take center stage with 25 of Baja California’s culinary stars and top sommeliers. The events kick off on Thursday, Oct. 00 at 8 a.m. at the Culinary Art…