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Week #13: Uzbek

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Carol

One of the -stans in Stanland, Uzbekistan is nestled in between Kazakhstan & Turkmenistan. Uzbek restaurants are in short supply around Los Angeles, and the only one I could find mention of has closed. Fortunately, I have a pal who: … Continue reading →

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Week #12 Hungarian

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Carol

Sometimes you start out to write one thing, and something entirely different presents itself. This entry is about Hungarian food, but it’s also a remembrance of a fixture on the food scene here in Burbank for 40 years. Otto Huber … Continue reading →

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Week #11 German

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Carol

Okay, so German food isn’t going to win any awards as the world’s sexiest cuisine. There’s meat, potatoes, meat, cabbage, meat, fish, meat, bread. And more meat. And more bread. And strudels and noodles and bier, oh my! Yeah, I … Continue reading →

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Week #10 Chilean

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Carol

When I think of Chilean comestibles, what comes to mind first is Chile’s burgeoning wine industry. One look at the map and you can see why wine has become a staple of the economy–there’s all that vino-riffic geography sandwiched between … Continue reading →

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Week #9 Malaysian

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Carol

I’m beginning to suspect there’s not a cuisine on the planet that is unique, none that exist without the influence of any other culture. It just doesn’t happen that way. Not that I’m complaining. The tendency to jettison what’s dull … Continue reading →

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