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Week #32 Japanese

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Carol

An izakaya is the Japanese version of a tapas/pub grub kind of place, where people gather after work for a drink and a bite–or perhaps just a drink or two or three. So explained our friends, Jeff and Marilyn. They … Continue reading →

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Week #31 Salvadorian

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Carol

If any food in inextricably bound to El Salvador, it’s the pupusa. My pal Marina expounded on how much she loves pupusas until I finally gave in and teamed up with her for a trip to Mis Raices Salvadorian in … Continue reading →

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Week #30 Filipino

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Carol

Encapsulate the cuisine of the Philippines in one brief blog entry? Fat chance! A nation spread over more than 7,000 islands and comprising the influences of countries both near and far–both friendly and conquering–is not so easily characterized. One look … Continue reading →

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It’s Songkran: Happy Thai New Year!

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Carol

This is the season of Thai New Year, or Songkran, and Himself and I went to festivals both this weekend and last, to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy some really good walking around food. As I said in a … Continue reading →

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Week #29 Sri Lankan

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Carol

Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) is that tiny teardrop of an island that falls into the Indian Ocean from the eastern tip of India. It is a land of spices and curries, so if you like your food bland, … Continue reading →

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