Hi, my name is Ashley from New York City and my desire to travel can only be combated by my desire to eat. I have the appetite of a Sumo Wrestler and the curiosity to take on the world. Since I haven’t hit the Mega Millions (yet!) and my vacation days are limited I’m not sure if I will personally be able to visit every country in the world. However, why not try and experience them all without leaving the City?

As pathetic as this sounds my plan originated from my Seamless addiction. At this very moment there are 351 restaurants willing and able to deliver to me which range from Ethiopian, Indonesian, Irish, Jamaican, Peruvian, and the list goes on. As much as I appreciate being on a first name basis with the delivery guys I knew I was selling my palate and my cooking skills short. Plus, if there are this many options within my delivery zone how many of the 193 countries in the world have a culinary representation within New York City.

So… my mission:

• Each week I take on a new country going in order of population
• Learn a few facts regarding the country and cuisine
• Find an authentic restaurant that represents the country
• Try to recreate the meal at home using my limited tools
• Write about tips and tricks learned along the way

My sous chef is my fiancé Armando. He’s adventurous, spontaneous, and allergy free which makes for the perfect partner in crime. Our guests are our friends and although I can’t always promise a good meal – I can always promise a good time!