I’ve never been a big casserole person. For some reason I have a mental block when I see them pop up as a key dish for a particular country. In my mind, I envision that they are always incredibly heavy, … Continue reading #81: Suriname- Pom
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
As we head into warmer temps, I’m digging deep into my country list to find lighter dishes amid a sea of stews. This definitely is a struggle with African recipes where despite a hot climate, the cuisine tends to lean … Continue reading #79: Madagascar – Malagasy Coconut Chicken
When I started this project nearly a year and a half ago, I did a lot of preliminary exploring of the cuisines of certain regions of the world and when I hit the warmer temperatures mid-year, I thought it would … Continue reading #78: Antigua & Barbuda – Macaroni Pie
I’ve been due for a miss for a bit now, and this must have been that dish. As I’ve written previously, I received two great mini cookbooks for the holidays that provided recipes for international street food as well as … Continue reading #77: Egypt – Kushari
As we inch into the warmer weather, I try to squeeze out a few of more of my heavier winter dishes. It’s funny how certain parts of the world have recurring themes when it comes to ingredients, national dishes, and … Continue reading #76: Niger – Djerma Stew
There are few things I like more than the smell of baked goods on a weekend morning. Even better, when you have the opportunity to make your home smell like a Cinnabon, you must be doing something right. Last weekend, … Continue reading #75: Finland – Korvapuusti (Cinnamon Pastries)
I’ve made this comment before and I will make it again. There are SO MANY version of chicken and rice throughout the world. There are a lot of common elements, but every so often you come across one that has … Continue reading #74: Costa Rica – Arroz Con Pollo
I had never really tried Malaysian food before until a great restaurant opened in my old neighborhood in Columbia Heights. Makan replaced my favorite go-to beer bar but once I’d shed enough tears into my beer, I decided to check … Continue reading #73: Malaysia – Char Kway Teow
I’m taking extra care for this blog post as my trip to Thailand really transformed the way I traveled, and the regions of the world that most interested in me, particularly from a food perspective. While I had traveled to … Continue reading #72: Thailand – Khao Soi
A Portrait of the Artist as She Cooks 