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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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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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