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The Culinary Tripod

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Carol

I know someone whose stroke damage has caused some scrambling of her words. Still, her thoughts are clear, even if the word she sometimes comes up with isn’t the one she wants. And sometimes her word mis-choices reveal that her … Continue reading →

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Week #5 Spanish

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Carol

Tapas. You’re groaning right now, I know it. And you’re rolling your eyes, too, right? Yes, tapas are trendy (although I think we’re on the backside of that wave now), but I’ve always thought the idea of tapas made great … Continue reading →

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September 29: Devil Spit Day

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Carol

Happy Devil Spit Day, everyone! I hope you’ve eaten all the blackberries you wanted by now. September 29, also known as St. Michaelmas Day, is said to be the day on which St. Michael expelled the devil from heaven, sending … Continue reading →

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Week #4 Colombian

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Carol

My tiny hometown in rural Tennessee has never been a mecca for international exchange, but when I was 13, Blanca arrived from Colombia to spend a year living with my minister’s family. The main thing I remember about her is … Continue reading →

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Week #3: Northern Thai

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Carol

If I were forced to select one cuisine to see me through for the rest of my days, I’d likely choose Thai. I find in the interplay of its flavors—a balance of the five tastes of salty, sweet, sour, bitter … Continue reading →

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