As I watched Notre Dame burn, I found myself thinking, “Damn it, I was wrong. It won’t be there forever. Nothing will.” And, suddenly, our decision to live in another country, to seize the moment,...
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Squash and Corn with Roasted Poblano Peppers
This flavorful dish combines fresh squash and corn, with the smoky flavor of a roasted poblano pepper. The tomato adds a little kick of acidity. I used yellow squash this time, because I’d found...
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Sweet Potato Hash with Bacon and Smoked Paprika
Sweet potato hash ranks as a seriously delicious comfort food, and this one has a smoky-sweet quality that will have you making it again and again. The hash plays a great side-dish role for...
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Fast Pickled Onions
Meet one of my new favorite condiments! Fresh pickled red onions -- a sweet, bright acidity that brings a real pop of flavor to so many things, from pulled pork, to chicken salad and...
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Mom’s Pot Roast
With my Mom's pot roast, we're traveling back in time to the 1960's for a succulent, melt in your mouth favorite. I promise -- it's worth the trip!...
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Chicken with Vinegar Sauce: Delicious French Country Food
I've just eaten one of the best chicken dishes I've ever put in my mouth. Chicken in Vinegar Sauce -- it's old French peasant fare, simple and extraordinarily tasty....
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Lamb Patties with Sweet Potato and Sautéed Spinach
One of my favorite comfort food meals has to be lamb patties served with baked sweet potatoes and sautéed spinach. It’s a wonderful combination of flavors, and even better — it’s easy, AND makes great...
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Omelettes for Supper
Eggs for supper? Ask the French -- an omelette is an outstanding idea. Cremini mushrooms, green onions, and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese make this omelette a perfect light supper, accompanied by an arugula...
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India North to South: Regional and Cultural Foodways
The subcontinent of India is a massive place, both culturally and gastronomically. A three week trip to India brought the complexities of Indian foodways into focus for me....
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Shall We Have Cornish Pasties?
If the beauty of the wild northern coast of Cornwall isn't enough to make you fall in love with this region of England, then the Cornish pasty will push you over the edge....
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