These soft and chewy chocolate-caramel Brigadeiro bonbons are as delightful to eat as they are easy to make. When I was in Rio de Janeiro I fell in love with Brigadeiros. A Brigadeiro {Bree-gah-day-roo} is a caramel fudge-like truffle. It is a ...
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Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken & Potato Soup)
I thrive on culture shock - it engages my senses and is intensely stimulating. I love arriving in an unfamiliar country and experiencing the sites, the sounds, even the unusual odors! I long for days, even weeks, where life is in sharp contrast to my ...
Olympic Inspired Recipes
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi are in full swing and people all over the world like me are glued to our television set watching the festivities. There are 88 nations represented with 2,800 participants to compete in 98 events. People everywhere ...
Chiang Mai Chicken on Endive Spears
Chiang Mai Chicken on Endive Spears is a impressive appetizer that is easy to make. Recently I was invited to a lunch cooked by Chef Katie Chin, an Asian food expert, cookbook author, TV host and food blogger. The meal was wonderful and Katie ...
Mini Spanish Potato Tortilla
This simple and delicious Mini Spanish Potato Tortilla will be like a mini trip to Spain. I love Spanish cuisine. Recently I had the opportunity to learn how to make one of its stars, a “tortilla,” from my Spanish born-and-raised girlfriend ...