Category Archives: 52 Cuisines in 52 Weeks

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

Week #36 Anatolian/Turkish

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Carol

Himself and I have grown a bit weary of restaurants lately, so we decided to explore Turkish cuisine with a trip to the Anatolian Festival, which is held each spring in Orange County. It presented the perfect opportunity to immerse … Continue reading →

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Week #35 Russian

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Carol

In my search for international cuisines around Los Angeles, I look for mom-n-pop style restaurants, where I know I’ll find authenticity and warmth. But as I focus my spotlight on Russian cuisine, I’ve made an interesting discovery: the mom-n-pops are … Continue reading →

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Week #34 Dim Sum

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Carol

I’m convinced that “dim sum” is Chinese for “mealtime free-for-all.” It would certainly seem that way, at least if you do it right. To have dim sum by yourself would be about as pointless as watching Rocky Horror Picture Show … Continue reading →

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Week #33 Brazilian

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Carol

I still have about four months to go with this project, but in a way I feel like I’ve about come full circle. The blog entry last August that prompted this 52 Cuisines project covered a Brazilian meal Himself and … Continue reading →

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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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