Author Archives: Carol

Week #47 Szechuan (Chinese)

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Carol

In the past few years I’ve grown so fond of the myriad flavors that make up Thai, Vietnamese and Korean cuisines that I’ve more or less back burnered Chinese food. But Szechuan has restored my interest. Szechuan province, in southwestern … Continue reading →

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Week #46 Serbian

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Carol

If you’ve never been to Serbia, do you actually know where it is–unless you’re one of those oddballs like me who has a map fetish? Even I had to double check and see exactly where it fits in with the … Continue reading →

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Week #45 Greek

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Carol

Just between you and me and the gatepost–as my grandma used to say–I’m getting a little weary of trying to sort out the differences between Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. So much of it is so similar that when I … Continue reading →

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Week #44 Persian

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Carol

“You know, we could eat a boatload of caviar and still be entirely faithful to this blog entry,” I submitted to my dinner date, Chef Don, as we breezed west through Los Angeles toward the sunset. He cackled with glee. … Continue reading →

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POP!

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Carol

 I love the sound of that little telltale POP! coming from the kitchen that lets me know my jellies and chutneys are properly insulated. Ooh! There it goes again! Three more and I’ll know they’re all ready for the pantry. … Continue reading →

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