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May 6, 2024

Raspberry Bliss Cheesecake Bites

May 6, 2024

Creamy, tangy bites with a burst of fresh raspberry goodness.

May 6, 2024

It’s Salad Season

Favorite Salads for a side, a picnic or as a full meal.

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May 7, 2024

Burrata Caprese Salad

May 7, 2024

Savor the essence of summer with our Burrata Caprese Salad. Creamy burrata, ripe tomatoes, avocado, and onion are elevated with basil and dressed in olive oil and vinegar

May 7, 2024

Jun 29, 2023

Easy Pasta Salad

Jun 29, 2023

Quick and easy to make pasta salad that is great to serve with a summer meal or just anytime.

Jun 29, 2023

Jun 14, 2023

Orzo Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Peppers

Jun 14, 2023

A delicious mixture of unique flavors, in a crowd pleasing salad. It’s also very versatile with the ingredients you can use.

Jun 14, 2023

Sep 20, 2022

Antipasti Salad

Sep 20, 2022

A salad with an Italian twist. Great as a salad with a pasta dish or to accompany a great barbeque meal.

Sep 20, 2022

Aug 17, 2021

Steakhouse Salad

Aug 17, 2021

Grilled steak and veggies over fresh greens with a simple vinaigrette, make a terrific, easy to create dinner salad.

Aug 17, 2021

Jun 24, 2021

Herby Low-fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (Over Field Greens)

Jun 24, 2021

Fresh herbs give great flavor to a homemade ranch dressing. And it's low-fat too as a bonus!

Jun 24, 2021

Jun 19, 2021

Warm Potato Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and White Truffle Oil

Jun 19, 2021

Yukon Gold Potatoes tossed with crispy prosciutto, celery, chives and white truffle oil, create a gourmet twist on a traditional potato salad.

Jun 19, 2021

Jun 17, 2021

Golden Beet Salad

Jun 17, 2021

A savory salad made with freshly roasted golden beets, topped with goat cheese and a fresh lemon vinaigrette.

Jun 17, 2021

Jun 15, 2021

Summer Seafood Salad with Fresh Avocado Herb Dressing

Jun 15, 2021

A cool, fresh salad topped with crab, shrimp and a fresh avocado herb dressing. Perfect for warm summer nights!

Jun 15, 2021

May 13, 2021

Everyday Vinaigrette

May 13, 2021

Fresh herbs bring a classic vinaigrette to life in an easy to make dressing.

May 13, 2021

Apr 1, 2021

Fresh and Healthy Green Goddess Dip

Apr 1, 2021

A fresh twist on an old favorite.

Apr 1, 2021

The traveling duo

Hi, we’re Jennifer and Steve

Tastes and Treks is a blog where we share our exploration stories in the kitchen and on the road, offering real-life cooking experiences and inspiring adventures for fellow food and travel enthusiasts.

Join us as we recreate delicious recipes, learn from both failures and successes, and inspire you to create memorable meals for your loved ones.

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Our Latest Treks

Planning a trip? Check out our latest adventures to inspire your own travel.

Most Recent Treks

Tour of Tequila, Mexico

Exploring the rolling hills, beautiful agave fields and historical town in Tequila.

Chilling on the Beach in Troncones, Mexico

Troncones, a charming throwback to a laid-back surf village, offers a distinctively chill atmosphere for those seeking a more relaxed and authentic Mexican beach experience.

Savoring San Miguel: 10 Unforgettable Adventures in the Heart of Mexico

So much to see and do in this beautiful Mexican colonial town. We have made our top 10 things to not miss during your stay.

Exploring Palo Duro Canyon State Park and a Stay at Dove’s Rest Cabins

Unveiling the Rustic Majesty of Palo Duro State Park: A Texas Road Trip Adventure

Unveiling Paradise: A Surprise Stay at the Luxurious Las Ventanas al Paraíso

Chasing Dreams: Checking Off Our Bucket List at Rosewood Las Ventanas, Cabo San Lucas

Sun, Sand and Savories: Our Getaway to Cabo San Lucas

A Relaxing Stay at the Hilton Los Cabos, Mexico, with Some Tasty Dinner Treks.

Todos Santos: A Tasty Mexican Trek (And A Hurricane!)

Todos Santos, on the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula is a small and charming Mexican town not to miss. A foodie paradise and a hurricane were all part of the adventure during this trek.

Epic Rocky Mountain National Park

Come see our top Ten Things to see and do in the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park.

Charming Charleston, SC

Charleston is a beautiful city, full of history, unique architecture, culture and delicious food, that needs to be on everyone’s list to visit in the US.

E-bike Riding on Amelia Island, FL

Trekking on e-Bikes is a great way to see the tiny Amelia Island, just off the Atlantic coast of Florida.

Visiting the Cape Fear Coast, NC

Exploring the North Carolina Coast by car, ferry and walking through historical sites

Walking Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington is a city full of history, great places to stay and delicious food. All walkable sites to see!

There’s a Reason It’s Called Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The most visited National Park in the US, is worth the trek to see.

A Trip Through Tennessee

Five days traveling and learning about the history, beauty, entertainment and great food in Tennessee

Touring the Ruins in Tulum, Mexico

Arrive early when visiting these very popular Mayan ruins in Mexico, as they are very popular. The stop is worth is to see some ancient history as well as beautiful ocean views over the cliffs.

A Day in the Historic Town of Guanajuato City, Mexico

A walk around seeing the sites at the historical UNESCO town in the heart of Mexico.

Oaxaca - Walking Through Ancient Discoveries

Oaxaca is a beautiful Mexican city, colorful, cultural with lots of great food. There is a great deal of history, to discover in Oaxaca. With a couple of great tour guides, we learned some of the history of the Oaxaca area.

The Colorful City of Oaxaca, Mexico

Oaxaca is a colorful, vibrant city full of great culture and ancient discoveries.

A Winter Stay at Casa de Muñeco, the Most Charming Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe is the most charming town. This is a short winter visit where we stayed in the perfect quintessential historic home.

A Walk Around Rome

The best way to see this ancient city is to get out and walk. Some of our favorite stops in a walk around Rome.

Hiking and a Day at the Beach in Cinque Terre, Italy

There is so much to explore in Cinque Terre Italy. Come see our hiking adventure then relaxing day at the beach in this quaint, picturesque Italian coastal region.

Exploring Cinque Terre, Italy

An adventure through the towns in the coastal region of Italy called Cinque Terre or Five Towns. In this post we visited Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia and Vernazza.

Cooking School in Florence, Italy

A unique experience learning and cooking at InTavola Cooking Academy in Florence Italy.

Florence Cathedral - Hike Up the Duomo and Bell Tower

A hike up both Brunelleschi’s Dome and Giotto’s Tower at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, in Florence Italy.

Fabulous Florence

Florence is an exciting city with so much to do and see. It’s also very walkable, with plenty of delicious restaurants along the way.

Lovely Lucca Italy

If you find yourself spending some time in Italy try to get out of the big cities and discover some of the smaller ones. We made a short stop in Lucca on our last adventure to Italy and found we loved this small, walled city.