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Archives for June 2011

U2 & Chocolate Birthday Trifle: Excuses Excuses!

June 26, 2011 By Laura 6 Comments

I know, I know.  This might be the longest gap I have ever gone without posting.  And we have not even left yet for Morocco!  The first excuse is that some seriously frustrating sh*t, er, stuff, is going on with our internet connection.  So every time I sit down to work on my blog, I… 

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Filed Under: cakes, chocolate, misc, misc. dessert, trifle

Bobotie (South African Curried Beef Casserole)

June 13, 2011 By Laura 13 Comments

Have you ever found a cookbook that nobody has ever heard of by an author no one has ever heard of and it turns out to be one of your most reliable, successful cookbooks?  I’ve written about this book before, but I just have to reiterate it again: David Ricketts’ Home Cooking Around The World… 

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Filed Under: African dishes, beef, casseroles, cookbooks, curry powder, eggs, ground beef, reviews

Shredded Pork & Coloradito Tortilla Casserole with Caramelized Veggies

June 9, 2011 By Laura 6 Comments

I was observing that I seem to be as lazy as though it were me whose school had ended for summer, and a friend on twitter pointed out it can be hard to lose your routine.  He completely hit the nail on the head.  I apologize for the lack of posts lately, but I have… 

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Filed Under: casseroles, Mexican dishes, Mexican Mole, pork, tortilla dishes

Veracruz Style Red Snapper (Or Cod Or Mahi Mahi Or…)

June 2, 2011 By Laura 5 Comments

It’s that time of year again.  That time when I cannot see straight, I have too much on my calendar and am unable to think beyond the next day and end up missing appointments and double booking things as a result.  My blog gets pushed to the background as I try to keep up with… 

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Filed Under: fish, Mexican dishes, sauces, tomatoes

Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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