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cooking class in Laos

Posted on May 24, 2011 by albatz

In Luang Prabang, Laos, we took a cooking class at the Three Elephants Café. It started with a tour of the local market where there were many foods that we had never seen before plus a few, such as chiles … Continue reading →

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Salbutes: little bocadillas to tempt the mouth

Posted on February 9, 2011 by albatz

These tasty little treats start with homemade ‘tortillas’ that are topped with pulled chicken (marinated in bitter orange and achiote paste), lettuce, tomatoes, ‘pickled’ onions, avocados and jalapeños. The ‘tortillas’ are made with corn ‘masa’, to which a small amount … Continue reading →

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