Author Archives: Marilyn

My Global Challah

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Marilyn

How to Make Challah Click here to view on YouTube Nearly every Friday morning for the past 40 some years, I have made challah – a special, braided bread eaten by Jews for the Sabbath and other holidays, although now … Continue reading →

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The Best Belizean Barbeque

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Marilyn

Stephanie and her Barbeque To view on YouTube – go to http://youtu.be/enqq7hQXf_0 There are many, many “fast food” stands in San Pedro that sell “local” foods. Almost all of them feature three ubiquitous staples – chicken, rice and beans. And … Continue reading →

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Beet Pistachio Salad

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Marilyn

From time to time, all the stars align to produce the perfect meal; this infrequently coincides with a rare, beautiful Seattle night. We just don’t have many “perfect” evenings where a group of friends can sit on the deck in … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Soup– Main Street, U.S.A

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Marilyn

“Wow! They have red velvet cupcakes! Look at all the desserts!” My daughter was beyond delighted to discover Starboard Market – a charming little cafe on Main Street in Clear Lake, Iowa – just the type of place for which … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tortillas with Summer’s Bounty

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Marilyn

Domingo’s Tortilla Factory To view on YouTube – go to http://youtu.be/dNuPZccWaxE Tortillas, which mean “little cakes,” date back to around 10,000 BC. Initially made of native corn, today they are a staple of most Central American countries. Tortillas come in … Continue reading →

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Perfect Plantain Pancakes

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Marilyn

Making Plantain Pancakes To many, plantains might look like ugly, black, oversized bananas. However if you’ve spent any time in Central America, you have hopefully been fortunate enough to enjoy this deliciously exotic and sweet fruit. Though I became enamored … Continue reading →

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Orange Coated Nuts/Travel Food

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Marilyn

I have been a traveling fool of late. Over the past few months I’ve journeyed to Belize, Iowa and California and soon I’ll head back to the Midwest and then up to Vancouver, Canada.  Some days I feel like I … Continue reading →

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Chilling with Horchata

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Marilyn

Making Horchata Most take-away food stands in Mexico and several taco trucks on the west coast of the United States include horchata (pronounced “or CHA ta”) with their beverage choices. When I first saw it I was a bit skeptical. … Continue reading →

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Low Fat Salad Dressing!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Marilyn

Sometimes I enjoy being the eldest of the three girls in my family of origin. That said, I often feel like I serve as the guinea pig for my younger sisters, Susan and Kay. I was the first of us … Continue reading →

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Coleslaw in Ambergris Caye

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Marilyn

I have mentioned that Belize is my second home. I live there nearly three months out of every year and I have collected many stories about this part of the world – nearly all of them involving travel, food, friends and … Continue reading →

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