When I was a kid, my family moved to Caracas, Venezuela. It was quite an experience, living three years of my youth in a foreign country. I learned the language, absorbed some of the culture, and acquired a taste for…
Category: Regional Foods
Lomitos (de Argentina)
Today’s “recipe” is more of a “how to.” Lomitos are a sandwich that is common in Argentina. We have a friend from there who has familiarized us with some of the cultural favorites of her country, and this is one…
Lemon Crackers (But they’re really cookies…)
When I was a kid, my Mom would make these puffy, soft, delicious treats every once in a while, and we loved them! I eventually found out that they were a recipe passed down through my Mom’s maternal side of…
Cincinnati Style Chili (Skyline Chili!)
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1-1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp garlic salt 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 6 oz can…