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Freshman Year-A North Park Cult Favorite

August 31, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
This past weekend I finally went to a North Park cult favorite-Freshman Year.  My...
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From My Family to Yours, From My Travels

All things Pickeled in Lithuania

August 21, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
All the veggies available in a pickeled format-YUM! One thing is for sure on...
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From My Travels, Give it a Try

A 1000 Year-Old Market: London’s Borough Market

August 7, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
One of the 1000 Things to Eat Before You Die is a visit to...
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SoCal Living

I have a New Brunch Location: The Farmer & Seahorse

August 1, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Chicken and Waffles On several occasions when I had to pick a place for...
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From My Travels

The Cornish Pasty

July 19, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
So one of the 1000 Things to Eat Before you Die that I have...
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From My Travels, Links to Learn More

Food Halls of Europe: Harrods ranks among the best

July 14, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
There is something to be said for the big, beautiful food markets of Europe-I...
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From My Travels

Afternoon Tea in Wales

July 9, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Another one of the 1000 Things is a British Afternoon Tea.  I have been...
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From My Travels

Wiltons-oldest Restaurant in London

July 4, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Silky Langoustine at Wiltons Wiltons is celebrating its 275th year in business-opening in 1742...
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From My Travels

Giving Potted Shrimp One more Try: 1000 Things to Eat

July 3, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
So it has been some time since i posted anything from the 1000 Foods...
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Eat a Leek-the National Symbol of Wales

June 28, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Today I had an amazing breakfast in Cardiff/Caerdyff.  I do love a good hash...
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Dumplings, From My Travels

Eating Kotlety Po-Kievski in Warsaw

April 12, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Silician Dumplings Kotlety Po-Kievski is Chicken Kiev but last night I had not the...
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From My Travels

Vodka & Bar Snack Foods in Warsaw

April 10, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
So I am finally in Warsaw at a conference that was scheduled to be...
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SoCal Living

Burma Place: New Burmese Restaurant in Rancho Bernardo (And STAND WITH UKRAINE)

March 19, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
“The only thing in the world worth a damn is the strange, touching, pathetic,...
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Dumplings

Making Soup Dumplings with my friend Shelley

March 14, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
My friend Shelley came to visit and along with all of the taco eating...
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Dumplings, Give it a Try

Salzburger Nockerln

March 7, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
It has been quite awhile since I have posted a 1000 Thing but Elena...
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Nutella-Budino and Jay’s Nutella Bread

January 6, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Nutella Bread So in addition from being a great thing to eat by the...
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Gooseberry Fool

December 26, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Gooseberry Fool When I lived in Vancouver (near Portland) we used to frequent a...
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From My Travels

Cima ala Genovese

December 20, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Italy has a delicious dish called cima ala Genovese which is one of the...
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SoCal Living

Jayjaybeezes visits and SoCal Taco Fest

December 13, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
My baby brother came to visit and we tried the SoCal Taco Fest.  Held...
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SoCal Living

Craft and Taco Lounge (Escondido): Try the Escondido Coco Loco

December 6, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
I have been on the quest to try the perfect taco-Niki and I tried...
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SoCal Living

The Farmer’s Table (La Mesa) and The Barnyard

December 1, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
I have long been a fan of the Farmer’s Table-the locally sourced breakfasts are...
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Dumplings

Czech Fish Soup with Dumplings

November 20, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
It has been bit since I have been able to add a new dumpling...
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SoCal Living

Caffe Calabria-One of Thrillist’s Favorite Pizza Spots in San Diego

October 13, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Thrillist just published it’s list of the 19 best pizza places in San Diego… ...
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SoCal Living

Smokin J’s BBQ-Poway

October 5, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Perfectly Smoked Brisket Today Ivan and I tried a local BBQ place.  Truth be...
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Cozymeals Cooking Classes

September 30, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
I have an amazing discovery and it is called Cozymeals.  While they have in...
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SoCal Living

Puesto Tacos-Be sure to try the Filet Mignon Taco

September 18, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Last night our friend Terrie had to go to the airport. In true Covid...
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13 Tacos Places in San Diego…

August 20, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Galaxy Mushroom and Steak Tacos Niki came to visit and wanted to have tacos...
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From My Family to Yours

Elena’s Strawberry-Tomato Salad with Burrata Cheese

August 16, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Little Elena with Salad (Picture is doubled from the recipe) One of the my...
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Pinot Tasting Menu w/French Summer Fare

August 12, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Tomato and Mustard Tart Recently I found a  really interesting Pinot Noir tasing menu...
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From My Travels

And I drank juice straight from a rusty can in the USSR 36 years ago… a memory I will always treasure

August 3, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks...
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From My Family to Yours

I Love my brother (and his bread)

by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Jay and his bread The reality is I have the best brother.  He is...
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Give it a Try, SoCal Living

Lumi Rooftop Restaurant

August 27, 2020 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Lumi with Elena I will say one good things to come out of COVID...
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Dumplings

Uszaka (Polish Little Ears): Another really delicious dumpling

July 24, 2020 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Golden Borscht & So today I tried another one of CNN’s 30 Dumplings to...
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From My Family to Yours

Niki’s Kale Salad

April 14, 2020 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Niki’s Kale Salad One of the good things to come out of the plague...
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From My Family to Yours

A Love Letter to my Mom

July 27, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com 1 Comment
Tyro Pita (Greek Cheese-Filled Pastries) Elaine Alice Loging Purdy: November 26, 1933-July 26, 2019...
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SoCal Living

The Farmer’s Table (La Mesa) and The Barnyard

December 1, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
I have long been a fan of the Farmer’s Table-the locally sourced breakfasts are...
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From My Travels, Links to Learn More

Food Halls of Europe: Harrods ranks among the best

July 14, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
There is something to be said for the big, beautiful food markets of Europe-I...
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SoCal Living

Freshman Year-A North Park Cult Favorite

August 31, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
This past weekend I finally went to a North Park cult favorite-Freshman Year.  My...
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From My Family to Yours, From My Travels

All things Pickeled in Lithuania

August 21, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
All the veggies available in a pickeled format-YUM! One thing is for sure on...
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From My Travels, Give it a Try

A 1000 Year-Old Market: London’s Borough Market

August 7, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
One of the 1000 Things to Eat Before You Die is a visit to...
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SoCal Living

I have a New Brunch Location: The Farmer & Seahorse

August 1, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Chicken and Waffles On several occasions when I had to pick a place for...
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From My Travels

The Cornish Pasty

July 19, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
So one of the 1000 Things to Eat Before you Die that I have...
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From My Travels

Afternoon Tea in Wales

July 9, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Another one of the 1000 Things is a British Afternoon Tea.  I have been...
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From My Travels

Wiltons-oldest Restaurant in London

July 4, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Silky Langoustine at Wiltons Wiltons is celebrating its 275th year in business-opening in 1742...
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From My Travels

Giving Potted Shrimp One more Try: 1000 Things to Eat

July 3, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
So it has been some time since i posted anything from the 1000 Foods...
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Links to Learn More

Eat a Leek-the National Symbol of Wales

June 28, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Today I had an amazing breakfast in Cardiff/Caerdyff.  I do love a good hash...
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Reading time: 1 min
Dumplings, From My Travels

Eating Kotlety Po-Kievski in Warsaw

April 12, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Silician Dumplings Kotlety Po-Kievski is Chicken Kiev but last night I had not the...
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From My Travels

Vodka & Bar Snack Foods in Warsaw

April 10, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
So I am finally in Warsaw at a conference that was scheduled to be...
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SoCal Living

Burma Place: New Burmese Restaurant in Rancho Bernardo (And STAND WITH UKRAINE)

March 19, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
“The only thing in the world worth a damn is the strange, touching, pathetic,...
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Dumplings

Making Soup Dumplings with my friend Shelley

March 14, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
My friend Shelley came to visit and along with all of the taco eating...
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Reading time: 1 min
Dumplings, Give it a Try

Salzburger Nockerln

March 7, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
It has been quite awhile since I have posted a 1000 Thing but Elena...
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Give it a Try

Nutella-Budino and Jay’s Nutella Bread

January 6, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Nutella Bread So in addition from being a great thing to eat by the...
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Gooseberry Fool

December 26, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Gooseberry Fool When I lived in Vancouver (near Portland) we used to frequent a...
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From My Travels

Cima ala Genovese

December 20, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Italy has a delicious dish called cima ala Genovese which is one of the...
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SoCal Living

Jayjaybeezes visits and SoCal Taco Fest

December 13, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
My baby brother came to visit and we tried the SoCal Taco Fest.  Held...
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SoCal Living

Craft and Taco Lounge (Escondido): Try the Escondido Coco Loco

December 6, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
I have been on the quest to try the perfect taco-Niki and I tried...
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Dumplings

Czech Fish Soup with Dumplings

November 20, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
It has been bit since I have been able to add a new dumpling...
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SoCal Living

Caffe Calabria-One of Thrillist’s Favorite Pizza Spots in San Diego

October 13, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Thrillist just published it’s list of the 19 best pizza places in San Diego… ...
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SoCal Living

Smokin J’s BBQ-Poway

October 5, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Perfectly Smoked Brisket Today Ivan and I tried a local BBQ place.  Truth be...
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Links to Learn More

Cozymeals Cooking Classes

September 30, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
I have an amazing discovery and it is called Cozymeals.  While they have in...
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SoCal Living

Puesto Tacos-Be sure to try the Filet Mignon Taco

September 18, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Last night our friend Terrie had to go to the airport. In true Covid...
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13 Tacos Places in San Diego…

August 20, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Galaxy Mushroom and Steak Tacos Niki came to visit and wanted to have tacos...
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From My Family to Yours

Elena’s Strawberry-Tomato Salad with Burrata Cheese

August 16, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Little Elena with Salad (Picture is doubled from the recipe) One of the my...
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Links to Learn More

Pinot Tasting Menu w/French Summer Fare

August 12, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Tomato and Mustard Tart Recently I found a  really interesting Pinot Noir tasing menu...
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From My Travels

And I drank juice straight from a rusty can in the USSR 36 years ago… a memory I will always treasure

August 3, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks...
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From My Family to Yours

I Love my brother (and his bread)

by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Jay and his bread The reality is I have the best brother.  He is...
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Give it a Try, SoCal Living

Lumi Rooftop Restaurant

August 27, 2020 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Lumi with Elena I will say one good things to come out of COVID...
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Reading time: 1 min
Dumplings

Uszaka (Polish Little Ears): Another really delicious dumpling

July 24, 2020 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Golden Borscht & So today I tried another one of CNN’s 30 Dumplings to...
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From My Family to Yours

Niki’s Kale Salad

April 14, 2020 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Niki’s Kale Salad One of the good things to come out of the plague...
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From My Family to Yours

A Love Letter to my Mom

July 27, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com 1 Comment
Tyro Pita (Greek Cheese-Filled Pastries) Elaine Alice Loging Purdy: November 26, 1933-July 26, 2019...
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Kalix Lojrom (Bleak Roe) is anything but bleak and Rejer (mini Baltic shrimp) are pretty darn good, too

November 9, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Kalix Lojrom (Bleak Roe) It is bleak roe season.  Bleak roe (Kalix Lojrom) is...
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Dumplings, From My Travels

Briouats-the Moroccan version of a Samosa

February 11, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Briouats In Mimi Sheraton’s 1000 Foods to Eat Before you Die, she lists several...
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Brennen’s Eggs Sardou & Egg Yolk Carpaccio

November 19, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
So this is the final post New Orleans post and it involves my very...
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Food of Myanmar: Not for those with a Peanut Allergy…

September 17, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Elena with Jaggery on a Stick So the first thing I need to say...
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Ceviche: Panamanian -vs-Colombian (and don’t forget Mexican ceviche)

April 19, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
I am willing to eat raw fish in citrus juice regardless of a country’s...
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Cirak-Slovak Easter Cheese

December 1, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments
Cirak & Kielbasa Today we went to George’s Polish Deli and picked up kielbasa. ...
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Eating Kotlety Po-Kievski in Warsaw

Eat a Leek-the National Symbol of Wales

Elena’s Strawberry-Tomato Salad with Burrata Cheese

Giving Potted Shrimp One more Try: 1000 Things to Eat

Freshman Year-A North Park Cult Favorite

All things Pickeled in Lithuania

A 1000 Year-Old Market: London’s Borough Market

I have a New Brunch Location: The Farmer & Seahorse

The Cornish Pasty

Food Halls of Europe: Harrods ranks among the best

Afternoon Tea in Wales

Wiltons-oldest Restaurant in London

Vodka & Bar Snack Foods in Warsaw

Burma Place: New Burmese Restaurant in Rancho Bernardo (And STAND WITH UKRAINE)

Making Soup Dumplings with my friend Shelley

Salzburger Nockerln

Nutella-Budino and Jay’s Nutella Bread

Gooseberry Fool

Cima ala Genovese

Jayjaybeezes visits and SoCal Taco Fest

Craft and Taco Lounge (Escondido): Try the Escondido Coco Loco

The Farmer’s Table (La Mesa) and The Barnyard

Czech Fish Soup with Dumplings

Caffe Calabria-One of Thrillist’s Favorite Pizza Spots in San Diego

Smokin J’s BBQ-Poway

Cozymeals Cooking Classes

Puesto Tacos-Be sure to try the Filet Mignon Taco

13 Tacos Places in San Diego…

Pinot Tasting Menu w/French Summer Fare

And I drank juice straight from a rusty can in the USSR 36 years ago… a memory I will always treasure

I Love my brother (and his bread)

Lumi Rooftop Restaurant

Uszaka (Polish Little Ears): Another really delicious dumpling

Niki’s Kale Salad

A Love Letter to my Mom

Wienerbrod: The Danish

Shan Tomato Salad

Duff’s Doggz: Carmel Mountain Road Hotdogs

Not your store-bought Hummus

Daifuku Dumplings

Passover Sponge Cake

Elena made Madelines (which are, of course, a 1000 Thing)

Buche de Noel & Civet-Coffee

DZ Akins: Romanian Skirt Steak & Stuffed Dirma

Pork Soup, Venison Roast and Smoked Beef Jerky: German Meals from the 1000 Things List

Munich: Dallmyr Fine Food Shop & Gaststatte Weichandhof Restaurant

Sweeter than sugar and far more interesting: Honey

Hoppin’ John and REALLY Pale Rose Berries

Shan Noodles-Another AMAZING Shan Dish from the Shan State of Myanmar

San Diego Pierogi Food Truck (YUM)

Americana Restaurant in Del Mar & Green Eggs and Ham

Bread Fried in Bacon Fat-Don’t Knock it until You’ve Tried it….

Granita

Macaroons

Puntarelle (Catalonian Chicory) Salad

Kulfi-Indian’s “Not an Ice Cream” that has been served in India since the time of the Mogul Empire