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Grape Leaves: Once More From the Waste-Not-Want-Not Department

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Carol

While doing some trimming today we accidentally brought down a branch from the grape vine in our backyard arbor. I’ve been waiting for our modest vine to become a vast and verdant shade for several years now–if not exactly in … Continue reading →

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Week #29 Sri Lankan

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Carol

Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) is that tiny teardrop of an island that falls into the Indian Ocean from the eastern tip of India. It is a land of spices and curries, so if you like your food bland, … Continue reading →

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Do Not Soak This Pan!

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Carol

….or you’ll be throwing away the good stuff. This is called tahdig, and it’s about the most fun you’ll have eating rice–sort of a rice crispy treat for grown-ups. In its purest form, tahdig is simply what is scraped out … Continue reading →

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