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Greek Octopus Pilaf with Sancerre
Aww, I just missed my train to Athens. It was 11 PM in the City of Thesaloniki in Northern Greece and the next train wasn’t coming until 4 AM. I decided to have some coffee and read a book in … Continue reading
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Tagged Athens, Australia, Canada, Loire Valley, New York City, Octopus, Olive oil, Sauvignon Blanc, Tablespoon
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Indonesian Stir-Fried Chicken with Tamarind Sauce & Argentine Torrentes Wine
I heard from a local man that the Dalai Lama was coming to meditate at Borobudur, a UNESCO-preserved Buddhist “shrine” built during the 8th century in Indonesia. That news got me so excited that I barely slept that night. I … Continue reading
Japanese-style Sukiyaki with Australian Shiraz
Last month, we were shocked and sad to see a 8.9-magnitude earthquake hitting the coast of Japan and triggering a tsunami that wiped out people’s homes and killed hundreds of people. Despite such a traumatizing experience, the Japanese remained orderly. … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Australia, California, Enokitake, Granite Belt, Home, Japan, Japanese cuisine, Kyu Sakamoto, Shiraz, Sukiyaki, Syrah, United States, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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