Chufa (Cyperus esculentus) again

Sometimes it’s just so frustrating that a blog is not a forum.  I get such terrific feedback that I want to incorporate or reply to. What fresh chufa (tiger) nuts…

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Agua Fresca 24: Nigerian Horchata and the Diffusion of Islamic Cuisine

I haven’t posted about the cold drinks known in Mexico as agua fresca (fresh or cool water) in ages. Today though a post on Kitchen Butterfly’s blog (highly recommended, by the…

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Round up on griddle-baked thin pastry

Thank you everyone who has responded here, and on Facebook or Twitter, or via personal emails. Once again, I am amazed at the way these tools speed up intellectual interaction.  …

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