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Week #26 Taiwanese

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Carol

The cuisine of Taiwan borrows heavily from southern China and also from Japan, thanks to 50 years of occupation early last century. I’m still trying to figure out the differences, but at this point I don’t see a lot. Still, … Continue reading →

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Week #25 Rustic French

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Carol

A lot of people think of French food as oh-so posh and la-di-da. Anyone who’s dined at a high end French restaurant would be justified in making that assessment, what with the classic plating, pretty garnishes and all the other … Continue reading →

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Week #24 Oaxacan (Mexican)

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Carol

Lately this “52 Cuisines” project has been heavily weighted toward Asian food–obviously the blog itself has been!–so it’s time to visit a different hemisphere for awhile and explore another of Mexico’s many cuisines. The cuisine of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, … Continue reading →

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Durian: King of Fruit & Fruit of Kings

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Carol

…as the saying goes in Thailand. Durian is especially beloved amongst the Thai. It’s rich and smooth, with a consistency similar to that of an avocado, and a sweet lush flavor all its own. But you’re forbidden to bring it … Continue reading →

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Thailand: Land of the Snack Attack

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Carol

Thailand is a land of snackers. Meals center around a plate of rice with a few bites of different meat, fish and vegetable dishes to support it (not the other way around–RICE is the focus here). Or noodle dishes, such … Continue reading →

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