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Karnataka Coconut Spring Vegetable Curry (Saagu): Review of Vibrant India

April 30, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

Karnataka Coconut Spring Vegetable Curry: regional Indian curry that can be customized to season!

Karnataka Coconut Spring Vegetable Curry (or Saagu) is a delicious regional Indian curry (from Karnataka of course) that can be customized to whatever vegetables are in season. A copy of Vibrant India was sent to me for the purposes of an honest review. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items… 

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Asparagus Fried Rice: Review of Farm to Table: Asian Secrets

April 20, 2017 By Laura 1 Comment

Asparagus Fried Rice--easy and vegetarian!

Asparagus Fried Rice is a fast, simple and delicious seasonal dinner that the whole family will love. A copy of Farm to Table Asian Secrets: Vegan & Vegetarian Full-Flavored Recipes for Every Season was provided to me by the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to link to… 

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Buttermilk Cookies with Nutmeg and Thyme: #CreativeCookies; Review of Victuals

March 21, 2017 By Laura 6 Comments

Buttermilk Cookies with Nutmeg and Thyme

Buttermilk Cookies with Nutmeg and Thyme are the perfect afternoon, tea time snack, whether served with coffee, tea or milk. A copy of Victuals was provided to me by the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. People I am in love…. 

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Filed Under: Appalachian (mountain South), buttermilk, cookbooks, cookies, reviews Tagged With: Appalachian, buttermilk, cookbook review, cookies, cornmeal, nutmeg, tea, tea time, thyme

Sesame Oatmeal Cookies: Review of Soframiz

February 28, 2017 By Laura 1 Comment

Sesame Oatmeal Cookies, subtly fragrant with cardamom and nutty with tahini, are a fantastic twist on traditional American oatmeal cookies (and can be made with chocolate chips for a twist on chocolate chip cookies). A copy of Soframiz was sent to me by the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. Affiliate links have… 

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Red Cooked Pork: Review of Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees

September 13, 2016 By Laura 22 Comments

Red Cooked Pork (Chinese Braised Pork Belly)

Red Cooked Pork is succulent, delicious and easier than you think–and a great example of the traditional Chinese dishes to be found in Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees. A copy of the cookbook was provided to me in exchange for an honest review; cookware from Anolon was provided to me for use in this review…. 

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Plum Braised Beef Roast: review of Cooking with the Muse

July 12, 2016 By Laura 1 Comment

Plum Braised Beef Roast is perfect in the summer, when plums are at the height of sweetness and available many places locally. Cooking with the Muse was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This post uses affiliate links to link to items I am discussing. I would love to… 

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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, cookbooks, fruit, Plums, potatoes, reviews, tomatoes Tagged With: beef, beef chuck, braising, brisket, cookbook review, plums, pomegranate molasses, potatoes

Korean Sloppy Joes; Review of Koreatown

February 25, 2016 By Laura 5 Comments

Korean Sloppy Joes served Bibimbap Style

Korean Sloppy Joes are fast, easy, delicious and can be served American style on hamburger buns or Bibimbap style, in a rice bowl. I received a copy of Koreatown from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. I know you are probably… 

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The Food of Oman Reviewed: Harees (Savory Beef and Wheat Porridge)

December 5, 2015 By Laura 7 Comments

Harees (Savory Beef and Wheat Porridge) with caramelized onions and mushrooms is savory and warming, a delicious antidote to chilly nights or bad days. The Food of Oman was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. OK I will… 

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Savory Sesame Nori Granola: Review of Near and Far

November 23, 2015 By Laura 7 Comments

Japanese Inspired Savory Sesame Nori Granola: Sweet, salty and full of unami goodness, this is a great snack, and great for sprinkling in place of croutons on salads!

Savory Sesame Nori Granola is a sweet, salty and umami-rich snack, as well as a great crunchy topping for soups and salads. I received a copy of Near and Far from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. This is a… 

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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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