Category Archives: Food

Cookies…not turkey 

Posted on November 25, 2015 by

In years past I would by spending the day, if not weeks, before Thanksgiving preparing a traditional American feast for a dozen international students and friends. This year my kitchen is filled with the aroma of Tollhouse cookies. No turkey. … Continue reading →

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Great Market Hall Budapest 

Posted on September 12, 2015 by

While at the conference this week, I enjoyed many lunches at the market. The market was originally constructed in 1894, but a fire destroyed half the roof in 1896.  Following repairs the market reopened in 1897. Along with the many … Continue reading →

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Another amazing evening at the Budapest Wine Festival. 

Posted on September 11, 2015 by

A light drizzle did not dampen my spirits nor did I allow it to dilute the wine.  Spent over five hours visiting the vendors, learning about the wide variety of grapes grown in Hungary. Met people from across the globe. … Continue reading →

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Lunch at the Budapest Market 

Posted on September 11, 2015 by

This is the largest market in Budapest. The first floor features fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables. The second floor hosts Hungarian street food and vendors catering to tourists. The food is cheap and plentiful. A must visit.   

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The Budapest Wine Festival 

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

I’ve been in Budapest all week attending a professional conference. After the late afternoon session,  a colleague and I ventured up to the Castle District to savor the grape  harvest at the Budapest Wine Festival. What an amazing event. Over … Continue reading →

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Simple Homestyle Curry: A Cooking Lesson

Posted on April 25, 2015 by

Food in Abu Dhabi, and the UAE as a whole, is heavily influenced by both its neighboring countries and by the expatriate population (which accounts for approximately 85% of the population), the majority of whom are Indian. That makes for … Continue reading →

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Mina Port Fish Market in Abu Dhabi

Posted on December 2, 2014 by

What an experience! This huge building has everything a fish lover could dream of.  First…the selection.  Fresh off the boats; every possible type of fish and sea creature.  Shark, squid, sea bass, tuna, blue crabs, and prawns the size of … Continue reading →

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