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
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)
This time of year, my kitchen turns into a disaster zone of baking materials. The freezer becomes full of cookie containers, flour is regularly found in the crevices of the counters, and a steady, excess sugar-induced stomachache persists for a … Continue reading #55: Switzerland – Brunsli Chocolate Cookie
I love apple desserts. Whether a tart, a dumpling a pie, or something in between, SIGN ME UP. To take a break from the main dishes, I decided to try my hand at a different recipe for an apple cake … Continue reading #52: Denmark: Danish Apple Cake (Æblekage)
As we now reach November, we have reached my 50th country for the year! I always enjoy when November hits. I love the crispness in the air, the anticipation of the holiday season, and lest we forget, the shift to … Continue reading #50: Guatemala – Pepian de Pollo
With this cooking adventure around the world, I wanted to learn not only about new flavors and ingredients, but also different techniques for cooking dishes. And this dish was all about technique. As I had mentioned earlier when I started … Continue reading #48: Democratic Republic of Congo – Liboke Ya Malangwa
I’m BAAAACCCKKK!!!! After a nearly 3 week hiatus from this project to travel around California and just a get a handle on a new fiscal year, I’m back at it with new country #47 and I think with a bit … Continue reading #47: Ghana – Beef Suya
The end of the fiscal year plus a quick trip to Pittsburgh for family matters threw off my usual pace for cooking. However that, paired with a highly anticipated vacation, means I’ll be hanging up the apron for a few … Continue reading #45: Zimbabwe – Sausages w/ Peanut Butter Rice
I’ve mentioned this in recent posts, but this warrants repeating. Sometimes I try to find lighter versions of certain recipes for this challenge so that I’m not overwhelmed with heavy dishes more than once a week. It’s a constant struggle … Continue reading #42: Phillipines – Chicken Adobo
One thing that I do miss about being in the office is the occasional trip to Starbucks for a coffee and if I’m really living dangerously, a slice of their coffee cake. Most of my international cooking efforts center around … Continue reading #41: Grenada – Grenadian Spice Cake
A Portrait of the Artist as She Cooks 