Archive for December, 2009
Tomato-Less Pizza? Yes!: Thin Crust Spinach Parmesan Pizza
Prior to living in Turkey, I didn’t know anything about thin(er) crust pizza. As much as I obsess over a thick crust pizza encrusted with bits of burnt cheese and tangy tomato sauce, I occasionally do enjoy that crispy, flatbread like crust that is popular in some parts of the Mediterranean. With some left over [...]
Climbing Kathmandu
One of my dreams is to take the Transiberian Railway one day. I was even once told by an international education “expert” that it would be a good idea to take the Transiberian Railroad to Nepal. Well, I didn’t take the Transiberia to Nepal…I had to fly via India because well, the Transiberian Railway runs [...]
Golden Goodness: Crispy ‘Honeycomb’ Confection
With the holiday season in full swing, I find myself craving anything blissfully sweet. On a recent trip to the international/specialty food store, Dean and Deluca, I found a jar of Lyle’s Golden Syrup. Blissfully sweet? An understatement. **Warning*** Disclaimer: If you are trying to lose weight or hope to refrain from indulging in overtly [...]
