http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:54:57 -0700 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:17:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Roasted-eggplant-salad?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner The countries surrounding the Mediterranean really know how to work with eggplant. During recent trips to Turkey and Egypt, I managed to eat it every day, twice when I could. As a member of the Nightshade family eggplant is closely related to the ... Middle Eastern Turkey Mediterranean Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:17:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Roasted-eggplant-salad?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Turkish-potato-salad?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner The thing I love about the recipes I learn at the Turkish cooking school is that most are very loose. Amounts and ingredients can vary, depending on what’s available and fresh. Feel free to vary and substitute in this salad. You can use spin... Turkey Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:12:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Turkish-potato-salad?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Creamy-Mushroom-soup-from-Turkey?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Now that it has gotten cold, soup is just the thing to warm your insides! I learned to make this cream soup in my Turkish cooking class, offered at the Istanbul Cultural Center on Jimmy Carter. Variations are endless. You can substitute brocco... Turkey Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:46:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Creamy-Mushroom-soup-from-Turkey?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Arab-cookies?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Sometimes you need a proper tea cookie, particularly around the holidays. These cookies are dry, similar to what my mother used to call Mexican Wedding cookies, but not as sweet. If you want a sweeter cookie you can add more sugar. This is one of ... Middle Eastern Turkey Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:14:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Arab-cookies?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d5-Brining-a-Turkey?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner I believe that a really wise person is one who can learn from other’s mistakes. I am not wise. Most everything I’ve learned, I’ve done the hard way. One of those is the mistake of NOT brining the turkey. Let’s just ... Individual foods Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:31:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d5-Brining-a-Turkey?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d5-Ramune-soda-a-Japanese-carbonated-drink?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Have you tried this soda? It actually has a marble in the neck of the bottle! I recently had one, which I bought from Sushi Yuki at the food court of the Doraville Super H-Mart and was told it was called a “marble” soda. The first thin... Japanese Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:46:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d5-Ramune-soda-a-Japanese-carbonated-drink?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Experience-the-cuisine-of-Moorish-Spain--Morocco-first-hand?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner The best way to really try ethnic cuisines is in the country of origin. I love to travel and I’d like to bring you with me. Depending on the group size we can all save money too. I’m organizing a trip through Go Ahead Tours: 13 days tr... Moroccan Spain Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:55:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Experience-the-cuisine-of-Moorish-Spain--Morocco-first-hand?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Atlanta-Finland-Christmas-Celebration-2009?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Want to try a traditional Finnish dinner? I know I do! Ethnic and Cultural festivals are a great place to try new-to-you foods and learn a different culture. Plus they are always fun.  What: Atlanta Finland Society – Christmas Celeb... Finland Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:41:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Atlanta-Finland-Christmas-Celebration-2009?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Swedish-Christmas-Market-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Ethnic and Cultural festivals are a great place to try new-to-you foods and learn a different culture. Plus they are always fun. The highlight of this one will be the Lucia procession at 2pm. What: SWEA Atlanta's traditional Swedish Christ... Swedish Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:30:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Swedish-Christmas-Market-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Bananas-Foster?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner This is an impressive dessert that will make you look like an accomplished cook. In fact it is easy to make. It was created at the famed Brennan’s restaurant, located in the heart of the French Quarter. According to NewOrleansRestaurants.com... Cajun Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:05:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Bananas-Foster?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d11-10-reasons-to-use-turmeric-and-one-recipe-to-use-it-in-yogurt-soup?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner The spice in curry powder that gives its yellow color is turmeric. Common in Indian cooking for over 2500 years, it has also been used as a dye. The active ingredient is curcumin and it seems to be one of nature's most powerful healers. Ac... Indian Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:45:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d11-10-reasons-to-use-turmeric-and-one-recipe-to-use-it-in-yogurt-soup?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Soy-sauce-facts-plus-Chinese-pork-ribs-braised-in-soy-sauce?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Soy sauce has a distinct, taste called umami, literally "delicious taste" in Japanese. The free glutamates which naturally occur in soy sauce are what give it this taste quality. Invented by the Chinese approximately 3,000 years ago, soy... Chinese Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:19:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Soy-sauce-facts-plus-Chinese-pork-ribs-braised-in-soy-sauce?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Izmir-kofte-Turkish-meatballs?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Kofte, tasty ground meatballs mixed with onions and spices, are common in Turkey and the entire Mediterranean. In the Middle east they are usually called kofta, kufteh or kafta. They are traditionally made from ground beef, lamb or a combination o... Turkey Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:53:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Izmir-kofte-Turkish-meatballs?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Lahana-sarmasi-Turkish-stuffed-cabbage?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner This technique for making stuffed cabbage will work equally well for grape leaves. For variety, the ladies at the Turkish cooking school at the Istanbul Culture Center also used collard greens. Stuffed grape leaves, called dolmas in many cuisines,... Turkey Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:01:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Lahana-sarmasi-Turkish-stuffed-cabbage?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Kulfi-Indian-ice-cream?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Kulfi or Qulfi is a popular flavored frozen dessert from India, but is also found in other parts of Asia and the Middle East. It’s not exactly like Western ice cream, because kulfi is not whipped. The frozen dessert is solid and dense and ta... Indian Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:44:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Kulfi-Indian-ice-cream?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d6-The-food-of-love-Aphrodisiacs?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner When sexual potency flags, it’s surprising what a person will consume as a “pick-me-up.” The name comes from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. Throughout history, many foods, drinks, and behaviors have gained a reputation for... Culture Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:28:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d6-The-food-of-love-Aphrodisiacs?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Basmati-rice-Indian-style?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Basmati rice is a variety of long grain rice grown in India and Pakistan, notable for its fragrance and delicate, subtle flavor. Its name means "the fragrant one" in Sanskrit. The grains of basmati rice are longer than most other types o... Indian Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:18:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Basmati-rice-Indian-style?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Chapatti-dough-Indian-flat-bread-two-ways?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Almost every cuisine has bread and it accompanies every meal, filling those last nooks and crannies, used to sop up gravy or even as an eating utensil. This is the basic dough and bread of Indian, but it's quite similar to tortillas too. B... Indian Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:03:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Chapatti-dough-Indian-flat-bread-two-ways?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Peras-Al-Vino-with-chef-Lorena-Garcia?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Chef Lorena Garcia is originally from Venezuela, but she is getting to be known all over the world as she appears on a weekly cooking segment on Univision Network’s top-rated morning show, "Despierta America," and throughout Latin ... Latino Interviews Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:06:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Peras-Al-Vino-with-chef-Lorena-Garcia?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Shrimp-Martini-with-Sesame-Vinaigrette-with-chef-Lorena-Garcia?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner Lorena Garcia, celebrity chef, is classically trained, and has traveled the world learning the great dishes of Europe, Asia and South America. Still she comes back to her Latina roots when she shares her food. “Cooking is a vehicle to commun... Latino Interviews Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:56:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12864-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Shrimp-Martini-with-Sesame-Vinaigrette-with-chef-Lorena-Garcia?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Ethnic-Foods-Examiner