Nora Haddad
Food & Travel Correspondent
Nora Haddad serves as the Food & Travel Correspondent for Porch & Press, covering the beats of Pantry & Table, Travel & Towns, and Gardens & Gatherings. Her reporting focuses on the deep-rooted connections between regional foodways, agricultural stories, and community hospitality. By exploring everything from small-town bakeries to coastal fishing villages, she captures the unique flavor of a location through its people and their tables. Her work offers readers a thoughtful look at the intersection of travel, culinary traditions, and a curated lifestyle.
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What Are Regional American Barbecue Styles and Ingredients?
In Kansas City, a single serving of barbecue sauce can contain 14 grams of sugar, creating a distinct sweetness that contrasts sharply with Eastern North Carolina's thin, peppery, vinegar-based sauce.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Top 4 Best Backpacking Meals for Outdoor Adventures
A single commercial backpacking meal can cost as much as $12.
Jul 14, 2026 · 5 min read
10 Top Dog-Friendly Travel Destinations Worldwide
In Paris, over 80% of restaurants welcome dogs indoors.
Jul 10, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Plan Your First Catskills Trip: Hotels, Dining, and More
In the heart of the Catskills, a 'hot dog tiki bar' has opened in New Paltz, signaling a surprising culinary evolution far beyond traditional mountain fare.
Jul 3, 2026 · 4 min read
US Braces for Extreme Heat, Cooling Centers Inconsistent
Heat index values are projected to exceed a dangerous 106 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of the central and eastern United States this week, triggering immediate heat advisories, according to WRAL .
Jun 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Beyond Cooling Centers: Heatwaves Demand Long-Term Prevention
In European cities like Brussels, Amsterdam, and Geneva, smaller museums now close rooms or limit access as interior temperatures climb to 30C.
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Outdoor Entertaining Trends 2026: Sheds and Budget Designs Shine
The simple pleasure of alfresco dining has transformed into a competitive sport, as The Times reveals.
Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Couple Transforms Philadelphia Machine Shop into Unique Live/Work Home
In a former Philadelphia machine shop, the scent of metal dust now mingles with freshly brewed coffee, marking the unconventional home of Sarah and Tom, a young couple who moved in last month.
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Ina Garten's Favorite Kitchen Gear Hits Amazon Prime Day Sale
A Le Creuset pot, hailed by Ina Garten as a unique hybrid essential for any serious cook, is currently over 30 percent off during Amazon Prime Day.
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Electric Kitchen Composters: What You Need to Know
The global household composters market, valued at USD 481.
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read
The Rise of Locally Sourced Ingredients for Home Cooking in 2026
In Halifax, Nova Scotia, Mystic was named North America's Best New Restaurant in 2025, not for imported luxuries, but for cuisine rooted in the region's natural abundance.
Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Local Gems Surge as Travelers Retreat from Traditional US, Europe
Bookings for flights from major US airports to cherished European destinations have plummeted nearly 10% for June, July, and August compared to last year, signaling a profound shift in 2026 summer tra
Jun 22, 2026 · 3 min read
2026 Summer Trends: Fashion Expression, Beauty Practicality
Even as spring/summer 2026 fashion collections bloom with deeply personal, celebratory sentiments, many consumers are streamlining their current beauty routines.
Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Quebec City food memories connect us to fathers
The scent of tourtière, baking in my Quebec City kitchen, doesn't just fill the air; it transports me back forty years to my father's booming laughter, a presence so real I almost expect him to walk t
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Make a Fresh Tomato Michelada Recipe Fast
A viral social media trend has ignited a spirited debate among mixologists: tradition versus convenience.
Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Declutter your kitchen pantry for a calmer home
Many homeowners unknowingly sabotage their own peace by storing kitchen items based on available cabinet space, not how they actually use them.
Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Moon Gardens: The Trend Poised to Bloom by 2026
Last year, sales of white-flowering and fragrant night-blooming plants surged by 40% at specialty nurseries, signaling a quiet revolution in how homeowners design their outdoor spaces.
Jun 13, 2026 · 4 min read
AI-Driven Home Design for Personalized Living
In 2026, a pervasive loneliness epidemic compels home designers to harness artificial intelligence.
Jun 11, 2026 · 2 min read
Most Exclusive High-Altitude Bars
At 1,268 feet (386 meters) above street level, Upstairs at The Beekman in New York City stands as the highest open-air rooftop bar in the United States, offering a breathtaking vantage point.
Jun 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Find valuable vintage Pyrex bowls and casserole dishes at flea markets
A single Griswold 'spider skillet' recently surfaced on eBay with an astonishing $8,000 price tag, according to Tastingtable .
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read