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Chimichurri is the quintessential Argentinean condiment and/or marinade. It can be used as a marinade for a succulent steak, or more simply in the form of churripan. Churripan is everything street food is supposed to be- fast, delicious, and genuine. With…
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| Prep Time: | 100 Minutes |
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Pizza fritta (deep-fried pizza) is a traditional Neapolitan street food made with pizza dough and stuffed with ricotta, salami, smoked mozzarella and provolone cheese. Makes a great appetizer, side dish, or even a main course served with a green salad.
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Fish n' Chips is a popular take away and street food that originated in the UK. It is made with deep frying a fish in a batter or bread crumbs and deep fried potatoes. According to some internet source, the first fish n chip shop was opened in London by a…
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Agua de Pepino ( cucumber water) is a refreshing drink that is popular in Mexico. It is one of the large variety of the popular Aguas Frescas ( fresh or cool waters). Agua frescas are refreshing drinks made from fresh sweet and sour fruits or grains, (lik…
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Panelle stands are as popular in Sicily as, hot dog stands, in the US. You can quickly grab a Panini and Panelle as you are walking down the street and hunger pain attacks. But sometimes you will grab a sandwich with panelle just because that’s what you…
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For a 5 year old a mystery is magic! That is how it was for me that beautiful sunny morning when my parents woke me from my sleep and announced that something was waiting for me and all I had to do was to find what was hidden somewhere in the house, What…
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Currently under construction Chaffee Street Cafe` will be filled with food, wine, art, and plenty of jazz music. Grand Opening sometime this summer.
After reading Decadence: Dessert, a book by Chef Philip Johnson, I couldn’t get out of my head one recipe. In fact it was right after reading this recipe that I realized how much I missed the taste of fresh cherries. This recipe goes under th (read full article)
Today I want to talk to you about a Serious Matter ... Yes, I have a confession to make, I am an addict to Alfajores-- pronounce "al-pha-hor-es". I've come to realized this, after making these "babies" almost every weekend! I love Alfajores de/of Mai (read full article)
Jamie Oliver cooks simple food, period! I am sure at his restaurants he will dolly up the plates, 'cause that is the cheffie thing to do, but what I love about Jamie, is that he has made home cooking popular again. I dare anybody to sit and watch a J (read full article)
…at least it is in Hollywood. Enter Bossa Nova Brazilian restaurant and Mashti Malone’s ice cream. For a dinner with my lovely cousin Chrissy, we went to one of those restaurants that I always dive by but have never actually been to. (read full article)
Ian invited me last Thursday to join in their birthday treat blowout with his officemates at Center Stage in Jupiter Street. Note: All August and September celebrant are in-charge for the bill, since Ian celebrates his birthday on August 14, he contr (read full article)
Today, POYP is writing something slightly different. Although, it could as well be directed at food. Not only is POYP a foodie fan, but he’s also well into films, and last night, watching the sinister film Seven, it sparked (read full article)
The heat never came! We’re sittin’ pretty at 83 degrees right now, and the cool breeze plus mild temps (compared to what we’ve been experiencing,) lured me out under the umbrella on my back deck to read all afternoon. Eclipse, nat (read full article)
Image © AT Casa I wrote a post on Panelle some time ago, providing the recipe for the typical Sicilian street food fritter made with chickpea flour.But I had completely forgotten about Cecina! During a recent weekend escape in Lunigiana, I was p (read full article)
It's summertime and times as tough. You have five children, four of them girls between the ages of say, 13 and 6. All of them are bored. Oh, they work hard and do their chores, but there is only so much that needs to be done.   (read full article)
We almost didn't go. We had started hearing- well- things. "That's NOT her real accent, nobody really talks that way." When my parents were in Savannah a few months ago, looking to eat at The Lady and Sons restaurant, the hotel concierge steered them (read full article)