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LONA’S LIL EATS DUMPLINGS

Lona Lou owns and runs the popular St. Louis restaurant Lona’s Lil Eats. Dumplings are among her most popular dishes and she serves two kinds: steak and mushroom. Here is a recipe for Lona’s dumplings with a mushroom filling.

GÖRLITZ, LUCIE SCHULTE AND TRIFLE

Görlitz, in Saxony, Germany, attracts the international film industry. Over 100 movies have been shot in the village, and the restaurant Lucie Schulte serves the cast and crews with a great deal of style. One of the restaurant’s best dishes is Poppy Seed Trifle–and here is the recipe…

¶ Posted 01 August 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BARS § BEVERAGES § CZECH REPUBLIC § DESSERTS § GERMANY § GORLITZ § RECIPES § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Germany, Görlitz, Görliwood, Lucie Schulte, Neisse River, poppy seeds, Saxony, The Grand Budapest Hotel, trifle

KOBEE FACTORY’S KOBEE THREE WAYS

Wafa Ghreir, owner of Kobee Factory & Syrian Kitchen in Los Angeles, CA, shares her recipe for kobee (aka Kibbee, kibbeh, jubba) made three ways.

¶ Posted 06 July 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BARBECUE § CALIFORNIA § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § SYRIA § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: kibbeh, kobee, Kobee Factory, Los Angeles, Syrian food, Syrian Kitchen, Wafa Ghreir

KITTY’S KAFE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Kitty’s Kafe in Gulf Shores, Alabama serves the best, wickedly delicious, fried green tomatoes. Here’s the recipe…

¶ Posted 30 June 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ALABAMA § APPETIZERS § GULF SHORES § ORANGE BEACH § RECIPES § SALADS § SIDE DISHES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Alabama, creole potato salad, fried green tomatoes, Gulf Shores, Kitty Simpson, Kitty's Kafe

GRAND RESIDENCES RIVIERA CANCUN AND COCKTAILS

Lately I’ve been dreaming of Grand Residences Riviera Cancun. It’s the 5-star resort where I would love to be confined. Beautiful suites. Lovely beach. Great pool. And best of all, unmatchable food and drink. As to cocktails, here are two recipes: the resort’s Habanero Margarita and the Almond Passion. Mmmmmm!

¶ Posted 12 June 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § BEACH § BEVERAGES § CARIBBEAN § COCKTAILS § DESSERTS § HEADS UP TO HAPPY HOUR § MEXICO § RECIPES § RESORTS § RIVIERA MAYA § TRAVEL § YUCATAN ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Alicia Guzman, Almond Passion, cream of coconut, Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, Habanero, habanero margarita, Javier Borbolla, Javier Moreno, Mexico, Puerto Morelos, tequila, Torres 10

YUCA’S HUT COCHINITA PIBIL

IMMIGRANT CHEF: SOCORRO HERRERA Yuca’s Hut Los Angeles, California Socorro Herrera was born in Mérida, the capital of Mexico’s Yucatán State. Both ancient Mayas and Spanish conquistadors settled in Mérida leaving behind rich cultural characteristics that influenced Socorro as she grew up, married and started a family. Seeking a “better education for her […]

¶ Posted 03 May 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § CALIFORNIA § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § LOS ANGELES § MEXICO § RECIPES § YUCATAN ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Cochinita Pibil, Immigrant chef, Los Angeles, roasted pork, Socorro Herrera, Yuca's Hut, Yucatan State

A PERFECT MEZZE MEAL

Great ideas and recipes for a snazzy brunch or family dinner mezze meal. Concept copied from Toast Bakery Cafe and Ta-eem Grill in Los Angeles.

¶ Posted 17 April 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § APPETIZERS § BREAKFAST § BRUNCH § CHEESE § ENTERTAINING § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § SALADS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Blues City, Farmshop, hummus, jalapeño spread, Los Angeles, mezze, Olive Salad, pimento cheese, salmon pate, Ta-eem, Toast Bakery Cafe

THE SOUTHERN GRIND COFFEE HOUSE’S BUTTERCREAM SUGAR COOKIES

The buttercream sugar cookies from The Southern Grind Coffee House in Gulf Shores, Alabama are as delicious as they are beautiful. The recipe can be altered to make perfect holiday cookies including those for Easter, Christmas and the Fourth of July. The Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area includes many other delights, including oysters, a georgous beach, and The Lodge at Gulf State Park.

¶ Posted 08 April 2020 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ALABAMA § CHRISTMAS § COOKIES § DESSERTS § EASTER § GULF SHORES § GULF STATE PARK § HOLIDAYS § ORANGE BEACH § RECIPES § STATE PARKS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Alabama, Buttercream icing, Buttercream sugar cookies, Gulf Shores, Murder Point Oysters, Orange Beach, The Lodge at Gulf State Park, The Southern Grind Coffee House

WHAT AND WHERE TO EAT IN STRASBOURG

What and where to eat in Strasbourg, France, all deliciously explained.

¶ Posted 13 November 2019 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ENTREES § FRANCE § RECIPES § STRASBOURG § TRAVEL § WINE ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Alsace, Choucroute Garnie, Christian Salon de Tea, Flammekueche, France, Germany, Le Gruber, Mireille Oster, Pain d'spices, Pâte de Foie Gras, Petite France, Riesling, Strasbourg, Tarte Flambée

THE PANAMA HAT COCKTAIL

The Panama Hat cocktail brings on the happiest of happy hours. Here’s a recipe invented by master bartender Policarpo for Salsipuedes Restaurant and Bar in the hotel Bristol Panama.