Exploring the World with J. Abernathy
Join J. Abernathy as he uncovers the rare yellow wasabi from Japan and reveal the mystery behind its scarcity. Discover its exotic flavor and the culinary world it has impacted.
Embracing Serendipity: Discovering the Unexpected Charms of Cortona Ah, the excitement of a chance encounter! I walked into Ristorante La Loggetta, the air…
A Journey Through Vast Deserts to the Piura Region of Northern Peru I had finally found the elusive white cacao bean, but at…
My eyes literally popped out of my head. Legendary for its buttery texture and iridescent sheen, Black Diamond Caviar was a delicacy that few could resist. What I had been working toward had finally come into view.
was mesmerized by the artistry and skill of the local artisans, and I just had to have some of these exquisite textiles for myself. I walked around the market for hours, taking in the intricate designs and vivid hues of the fabrics on display.
I felt eyes on me as I waited in the Amazonian forest’s cover of darkness. I had already invested too much time and energy into learning the truth about the fabled Salsa de aji, and I was well aware that there were people who would do anything to prevent me from succeeding in my mission. But little did I know, the dangers that lurked ahead were greater than anything I could have imagined.
Alpaca Wool in Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats
“No, no, my friend,” he said, with a knowing twinkle in his eye. “These are not ordinary fruits. These are the fabled Mangosteen, a fruit so rare and delicious that it is said to have the power to grant eternal youth.”
I had the sense that something was about to happen as I stood on the Hotel Casa del Sol’s rooftop and looked down at the busy streets of Havana. As if the city were holding its breath, there was a palpable sense of expectation in the air. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, a man came out of the shadows. He had predatory demeanor, and his eyes were cold and calculating. He was Rafael Martinez, and I knew in that moment that my journey to Havana had just become a whole lot more complicated.
My heart raced as I approached the door and understood that the only thing separating me from the valuable jade figurine was the…