Wendelyn Tilleman
Originally from the Dallas area, Wendelyn Tilleman is a former Music Therapist, an experienced traveler, personal chef and enthusiastic foodie who spent the last 6 years living in Europe, developing and hosting culinary tours. She has taught both adult and children's cooking classes in Texas and France. When traveling, Wendelyn's main focus is on the cultural connection between the local cuisine and its people. Now relocated to Texas, she currently writes a blog: www.foreignexchange-Wend.blogspot.com and is the Austin Culinary Travel Examiner at www.examiner.com.
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The Periodic Table of ElementsLearning Mendeleev's Periodic Table of the Elements is something that, like other similar traumatic events, seems blocked from my memory banks. Now my daughter wants to rehash all of this.
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World Series Party FoodFor game six of the World Series, do yourself a favor and forget the hot wings, ignore burgers or pizza and instead treat your game watching buddies to a feast they’ll never forget.
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My Child is a Picky EaterEmile's food preferences have been accumulating for 12 years. Trying numerous foreign foods with the exception of Jackfruit and grasshoppers, she has developed a palette that makes me proud as well as poor. Yet another reason I love her so much. -
Indivisible After Sept. 11The question always is "Did you know anyone who was killed on September 11?" My answer remains, "Yes. I knew them all." -
Did Someone Blink?It was just another day at the beach. Actually, it was our 18 month old daughter’s first day at the beach and being the -
31 Things I Learned on Summer Vacation with My GrandparentsThe world will most likely always have swimming pools, foreign countries and Disney theme parks. Do those later. While you have the chance, spend some of your vacation with grandparents or other elderly persons. These experiences enhance one's life. -
A Greco-Roman Tragedy: An Alfa Romeo Named ZarbaPerhaps I'm comparing apples to oranges but it was impossible not to fall in love with my first real car. By "real" I mean real cool, real cute, real fast, real fun, real sexy and real unlucky. Zarba was the best car I have ever owned. -
Let Them Eat Pancakes!Another rainy day in Amsterdam? Museum lines are too long? The market just closed? No problem. Just head to Berenstraat 38 and settle in for a great cup of coffee and a steaming plate of pancakes. -
Oradour-sur-Glane, Souviens ToiOn June 10, 1944, Nazi soldiers walked into the village of Oradour-sur-Glane. A small village of less than 700 people, this quaint spot was about to become the setting for one of the most horrific massacres of the twentieth century. -
Oradour-sur-GlaneAfter executing the inhabitants of Oradour-sur-Glane in June of 1944, the Nazis proceeded to burn the entire village. Minus the bodies, the village remains exactly as it was found days later. -
Do You Know the Monkey Man?When visiting a small French village in 1998, we never expected to actually be living there 6 years later. Our first two impressions were: this is a small village seemingly with not much action and what was up with the dude on the corner? -
Who Decides Your Fate at the Coliseum in Rome?One of the most important things about traveling is to ignore frustrating moments, store them in the memory banks and savor them later when you're home. This allows for a more objective and often humorous recollection of what was experienced. -
Why Did I Fall in Love with Paris?No Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame for me; no Sacre Coeur, museums or left bank to pluck my heartstrings; no sights except two different train stations with a cab ride in between. It wasn't much of a layover, but this is one Paris visit I'll never forget. -
I Won the Lottery with My MomWhat walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon and three legs in the evening? Not man, but Mom. -
Marseilles: Mary Magdalene, a Famous Song and Fisherman's StewTraveling to Marseilles to renew a passport, our enjoyment of this city was not what we expected. Fishermen? Undoubtedly. Pirates? Perhaps, though unfortunately we didn't meet any. -
A Letter to Lance ArmstrongI can count the number of athletes I truly admire on one finger, specifically my thumb in the upwards position: Lance Armstrong. Unfortunately, Mr. Armstrong ignores the fact that I exist. -
Excuse Me, What Did You Just Say?Being human, we are blessed with the ability to verbally communicate. This really just gives us more opportunities to make fools of ourselves, especially when translations are involved.
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Do We Really Understand Autism?April 2 is the official "World Autism Awareness Day". That would be today. I am humbled by my interactions with the autistic. This is why...
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Charleston, S.C. '" The Undeniable Cradle and Soul of the SouthNeed an idea for a weekend getaway? Here's one: Charleston, South Carolina. Brimming over with history, museums, southern hospitality and charm, this delightful city is unlike any other.
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How to Host a Themed Cook-Off PartyHosting a cook-off party? Gumbo combines simple cooking and lots of communal preparation with a result that everyone will love. Go gumbo!
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Tips for Making a Perfect GumboWhether you use a famous chef's recipe or the one passed down from your great-great-grandmother, follow these tips and your diners will crown you the Queen or King of Creole.
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7 Place Saint Sernin: On the Way to Santiago De CompostelaFrom classic country French to haute cuisine, Chef Benoit Cantallaube combines culinary mastery with exquisite presentations. This is no ordinary Pilgrim's lunch.
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Spring Break Travel: the Horror, the Horror!Can't figure out the train schedules and routes, flights are cancelled, hotels are booked, cabbies are not so nice and now you're stuck. Forget your plans. At least you're somewhat close to your destination.
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Something for Everyone: Cinque Terre, ItalyTaking your family to Italy this summer? Most likely, your children will quickly tire of museums, shopping and history. A day trip to Cinque Terre will easily make them want to come back next summer - lucky you.
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Where to Eat when on Vacation in South France Part 2You arrive with an empty stomach, your dog and three friends. Hours later, you'll leave pleasantly nourished with fifteen new friends for you and two for your dog.
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Spanish CoffeeWith this culture of "tall" vanilla lattes and beer mug sized coffee cups full of roasted southern pecan brew, are we missing the point of an excellent cup of coffee. When it's quality vs. quanity, quality always wins.
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Are French Fries Truly French?French fries, pommes frites, chips, patatas fritas. Ketchup? Parmesano Reggiano? Or would you prefer mayonnaise? Just where did these ubiquitous fried potato morsels originate...
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Where to Eat when on Vacation in South FranceIf you think the best gourmet food is in Paris, think again. The food, ambiance and setting combined with the chef's incredible personality propel this small south France restaurant into an arena all its own.
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A Rite of Passage: Prom NightOften things do not go as planned. Like prom night, for example. Nevertheless, such things can still create fond memories.
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A Mother's Perfect Easter GiftHer selective mutism always took control as we approached the school. Her voice grew softer and softer until it completely vanished as she walked through the gate, red faced and jaw clenched.
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Market Days: Southern FranceAlways a favorite getaway for Europeans, the Languedoc Roussillon area of France is now hosting more American tourists than ever before. And with good reasons - one of them being the market in Ceret.
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Planning Ahead for Last Minute Airline SalesWhether it's your first or twentieth time to visit Barcelona, if you follow this route you'll be one gastronomically happy traveler.
