Whenever I mention to Matt that I’m going to cook another dish from Africa, his first question is inevitably: “does it involve peanut butter?” For the past few dishes, I’ve had to sadly tell him that no, this one relies … Continue reading #106: Guinea – Kansiye
In a few weeks, Matt and I will be traveling south for a much needed vacation. We plan to eat ALL the seafood while we’re there, and so maybe I was getting a little excited for that visit when I … Continue reading #104: Papua New Guinea – Spicy Coconut Shrimp
Last weekend, I found that I had the better part of a day where I knew our only plans were to work on some stuff around the house (finally going through another box or two that had been hiding out … Continue reading #101: Australia – Meat Pie + Lamingtons
Blaff was kinda blah? Yes, if you ask Matt. Even when I find the recipe to be a bit disappointing, I try to find one positive takeaway from the meal. In this case, I think I have found a different … Continue reading #80: St. Vincent & the Grenadines – Blaff
To start off the new year, I chose two dishes to make this weekend that couldn’t be more opposite, and it may come as no surprise because they are from opposite sides of the world. One thing I thought I … Continue reading #58: Palestine – Musakhan
Happy New Year! As is custom in December to reflect on the year and in January to plan for a new one, I thought the time was ripe for a quick year in review of what I accomplished with this … Continue reading 2021 Year in Review
Despite what I wrote in my last post, I decided to squeeze ONE MORE country in for 2021 to bring my total to 57 countries. My plan had been to cook this one but wait to post until the New … Continue reading #57: Bahrain – Chebeh Rubyan (Shrimp Balls)
I entered this challenge wanting to knock out 50 countries this year, and then I started aiming for 60 but life got in the way. But I think 56 is a solid showing and given that I’ve been on a … Continue reading #56: Tuvalu – Tuna Coconut Curry
Look at the crispiness of this rice! A true thing of beauty. As we enter the season of holiday parties and family gatherings around the dining room table, I chose to make this dish representing Afghanistan. Kabeli Palau, translated to … Continue reading #54: Afghanistan – Kabeli Palau
Initially, I had planned to have an Israeli food feast for Matt’s family as a celebration for his dad’s birthday, but with an unexpected family emergency, a large family meal was scrapped. But I had all the ingredients at the … Continue reading #51: Israel – Meatballs, Falafel + More!
A Portrait of the Artist as She Cooks 