Thanks Mariana

Mariana Kavroulaki, one of my favorite bloggers, just gave me a “favorite bloggers” award.  Thanks Mariana.  And when I went to her site and found her other favorite bloggers, I…

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Agua Fresca 20: Latte de Mandorla

Not Mexican but part of the great sprawling milky-substitute family, often known in Mexico as horchata.  This one is from Sicily. This packet of sugar mixed with ground almonds makes…

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The Globalization of Thin Slices of Breaded Meat

Writing about the history of particular dishes is not my preferred way of doing food history.  I’d rather concentrate on whole cuisines. Even so, some dishes cry out for study. …

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