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Sweet & Salty & Spicy

It’s curious how a feature of one cuisine can jump out at you and remind you of a cuisine on the far side of the world from that one. This happened when Himself and I noshed at Lotería, a Mexican … Continue reading

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Thailand: Land of the Snack Attack

Thailand is a land of snackers. Meals center around a plate of rice with a few bites of different meat, fish and vegetable dishes to support it (not the other way around–RICE is the focus here). Or noodle dishes, such … Continue reading

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Sweet Dreams of Thai Cuisine

It’s 3:14 a.m., and here I sit, typing. This is no way to conquer jet lag. But right now my body thinks it’s 6:14 the coming night, and it is, at least it is in Thailand. I was awake at … Continue reading

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Fig Lust

I’m in trouble. Edible Memphis assigned me to write a story on figs, which are the most voluptuous, sensual fruit on the planet. It’s easy to go on about them endlessly, and in terms that aren’t entirely appropriate for that … Continue reading

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