Georgia

Kakheti, its wineries and monasteries; Alexander Chavchavadze; qvevri wines; Sighnaghi.

MUNCHIES just published my article on khachapuri: “Georgia’s Cheese Bread Might Be Better Than Pizza”. It covers all the various types of cheese breads you can find in Georgia, from the classic Imeretian khachapuri to…

I’ve recently posted the last installment of my Azerbaijan Adventures, so it’s time to say farewell to the Caucasus (for the time being, at least), and look back at all I have…

Stores and markets in Tbilisi; Lagidze Café; recipe for chocolate cream soda.

Sukhum: the monkey nursery and the death threats; Gagra: the chebureks and the market; Lake Ritsa: the honey and the shashlyks.

The road to Abkhazia; crossing the Ingur River; enough Soviet relics to send you back to the USSR.

Zagar Pass, Ushguli; back to civilization in Mestia; recipe for chvishtari.

Shopping in Lentekhi; road to Ushguli.

The road to Racha, food stands and Soviet relics; tasting Khvanchkara with the locals.

Lunch along the Aragvi River; trip to Shatili; tkemali recipe.