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I love anything with avocados in it (salads, sandwiches, wraps) but did you know that avocados can help in weight control? The monounsaturated fat in an avocado speeds up the basal metabolic rate, as compared with saturated fat. The high fat content gives a quicker feeling of satiation which helps to reduce overeating and being…

I know it’s winter back home but this recipe will bring a bit of southern comfort for those cold evenings! Mojo (pronounced mo-ho) sauce originated in the Canary Islands and the most typical use of this sauce is papas arrugadas con salsa mojo (potatoes with mojo). Mojo sauce is also popular in Cuba and throughout…

Tagine (an aromatic stew) is a North African dish (Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Tunisia) and was traditionally used by nomads. Tagine is also the name of the pot the food is cooked in. The cone shaped cover is designed to return all of the condensation to the bottom which helps to intensify the flavors of…

This dish looks like a lot of time was spent in the preparation but it’s quite easy and simple to make. This soft and creamy pie is great when having your friends over for lunch or dinner as it can be served as the main meal or as an appetizer. Zucchini (aka courgette) contains Vitamin…

This is one of my favorite Chinese dishes which originates from the Chinese province of Sichuan. Sichuanese cuisine is well known for its spiciness due to its geographical proximity to Southeast Asia. Thai, Burmese and Indian cuisines are responsible for the hot and spicy cuisines of this region. Chili and pepper flavored food stimulates sweating…

Today is the beginning of the Chinese new lunar year; the Year of the Rat. Chinese New Year lasts 15 days and eating is a big part of celebrating the new year. More food is consumed during this time than any other time of the year. Each region in China has its own specialties such…

The term ‘slice‘ originates in Australia and there are few things more proudly Australian than the slice! The humble slice can also be seen as a culinary, or even cultural, identifier of Australia’s Anglo-Celtic heritage. The slice is not as ostentatious as baking a cake for visitors and yet it says you’ve made so much…

Yes, in 11 days people from all over the world will be scrambling to shower loved ones with greeting cards, chocolates, flowers, candy, dinner, presents and some will choose this day to get engaged or be married. Valentine greetings have been popular since the Middle Ages, a time when prospective lovers said or sang their…

This dessert is something I used to make when I was a teenager which brings back some fond memories. I lost the recipe and the one below closely resembles the one I used to make many years ago. Whoopie pies are considered a New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition. They’re one of Maine’s…

My last posting I referred to antioxidants and how the eggplant helps fight off free radicals. Right now, cherries are abundant in Bangkok even though they are flown in from other parts of world. I’m a big fan of fresh cherries and I’m even happier to learn that the cherry is being touted as the…