Author Archives: Carol

Do Not Soak This Pan!

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Carol

….or you’ll be throwing away the good stuff. This is called tahdig, and it’s about the most fun you’ll have eating rice–sort of a rice crispy treat for grown-ups. In its purest form, tahdig is simply what is scraped out … Continue reading →

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Week #28 Himalayan

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Carol

“I’m sorry, we’ve run out of karma,” is not exactly what you expect to hear someone say in a restaurant. But Himself and I were at Tibet Nepal House in Old Town Pasadena, and the server was telling the people … Continue reading →

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Throw a Party & Roll Your Own

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Carol

I recently discovered that I’ve accumulated quite a few photos of pasta making parties from the past year. Himself and I agree that those evenings were some of the best and most fun we’ve ever had. Anyone can make pasta … Continue reading →

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Week #27 Swedish

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Carol

If you’re looking for Scandinavian food in Los Angeles, well, good luck with that. Actually, we did find some, but you don’t just “go out for Swedish” here like you do for Italian or Chinese, or even Ethiopian. So dusting … Continue reading →

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At the Halfway Mark: Looking Backward and Looking Forward

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Carol

I posted Week #26 a couple of days ago, putting me squarely at the halfway mark in my “52 Cuisines in 52 Weeks” blogging project. Am I weary yet of this goal I’ve set for myself? Nope! Am I running … Continue reading →

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