Category Archives: 52 Cuisines in 52 Weeks

Carol eats and cooks her way around the globe without leaving the Los Angeles area.

Week #40 Venetian

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Carol

At play in a Venetian mask maker’s shop… The Republic of Venice was its own sovereign entity for well over 1,000 years, during which it was THE gateway into Europe for spices and all manner of exotic foods from Asia. … Continue reading →

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Week #39 Moroccan

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Carol

One of the many reasons I would love to visit Morocco is to venture into a souq and see first hand the mountains of spices, to smell their heady aromas and luxuriate in the exotic atmosphere that my-oh-my certainly does … Continue reading →

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This weekend: Eat My Blog!

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Carol

If you live within the sound of my typing, please help us raise money to feed the hungry of Los Angeles by coming to the second Eat My Blog Bakesale. Last fall, some two dozen bloggers baked up our best … Continue reading →

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Week #38 Haitian

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Carol

The only thing most people hear about Haiti these days has to do with the recent earthquake. But this country’s food is kinfolk of Southern American cuisine, most notably that of New Orleans. It’s Creole, a blend of Caribbean with … Continue reading →

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Week #37 Peruvian

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Carol

Peru will not let me off easily. With its Pacific coastline and geography that includes rain forests, mountains and parched plains, not to mention an array of cultural influences, Peruvian cuisine is no easier to define and categorize in the … Continue reading →

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