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“Pork Claypot Rice” Adapted to My Kitchen

March 4, 2012 By Laura 1 Comment

I love the internet.  If you are interested in culinary anthropology, for lack of a better way to put being interested in exploring other cultures’ cuisines, the internet provides a wealth of information.  Sure I can read a book an American traveling in Indonesia has written about Indonesian food–I have those books, I love those… 

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Filed Under: cooks' tools, eggs, Indonesian, mushrooms, Pinterest dishes, pork, rice

Kheema with Cardamom and Curry Leaves

February 10, 2012 By Laura 12 Comments

Given that many people think of vegetarian food when they think of India, it may surprise you to hear me say that I think ground beef (or any ground meat, your choice) reaches new heights in Indian cuisine.  In my own personal repertoire of ground meat dishes, only chili comes close to as many exciting… 

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Filed Under: beef, curry, ground beef, Indian recipes, keema/kheema, peas, Pinterest dishes, zucchini Tagged With: beef, ground beef, ground meat, Indian, keema, kheema, peas, zucchini

Sweet and Salty Beef and Farro Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Coconut Milk

February 6, 2012 By Laura 6 Comments

As I sit here staring at a blank screen, I realize I have done it again.  I have left writing about this recipe long enough that I do not remember all of my adjustments.  On the one hand, I am frustrated.  We loved this dish and would consider it a repeater.  On the other hand,… 

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Filed Under: beef, coconut milk, easily made vegetarian, Farro, ground beef, ground turkey, Pinterest dishes, stews, sweet potato, whole grains, zucchini

Braised Honey Chicken and Broccoli Fried Rice

December 8, 2011 By Laura Leave a Comment

I recently discovered Pinterest, and it has been a lifesaver this holiday season.  Obviously year round it is a great place to discover new things, but even without that aspect, it has been a wonderful way to keep track of recipes I want to try, and more significantly, specific recipes I want to make for… 

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Filed Under: broccoli, chicken, Chinese, Pinterest dishes, rice, sauces Tagged With: braise, broccoli, chicken, Chinese, fried rice, leftovers, Pinterest, rice

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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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