In 2019, Rich and I took a five-month journey around the Mediterranean rim, sampling the comfort food of Greece, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Italy, France, and Spain. We set off with no fixed route or timeframe, bringing nothing but minimal luggage and our appetites.
Everyone we met was incredibly generous, inviting us into their kitchens and sharing recipes that had sustained their families for generations. See the Comfort Recipes Collected on the Journey
161 Days on the Road Distance traveled: 5,234 miles / 8,423 kilometers Countries visited: 10 Fabulous meals eaten: countless Weight gained: none
Each meal provided us with fresh insight into the local culture — and our own. We came back with plenty of stories, videos, and recipes. The best of them are in these posts: