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Happy International Chocolate Day!!!

July 7, 2018 Karen M. Ricks 2d Comments

Greetings from Albania, chocolate lovers everywhere!!! It is such a glorious time to be in the Balkans right now, because…

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Filed under: Albania, beverages, chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, cooking with children, hot chocolate, International Chocolate Day PLAYwithYourFood, secret ingredient, Tirana, Turkey, Turkish coffee pot, Turkish hot chocolate, U.S., World Chocolate Day

Soccer and Skender in Albania

July 2, 2018 Karen M. Ricks Leave a comment

We went out for a little night on the town here in Tirana, and it was AMAZING!!! Here are some…

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Filed under: Albania, beverages, cooking with children, dinner, doner kebab, flatbread, Greek food, Indian food, Japan, lassi, Mexico, Pakistani food, PLAYwithYourFood, tacos, Tirana, yogurt

Can You Really Burn Tea?

June 28, 2018 Karen M. Ricks Leave a comment

OK, so I probably wouldn’t be asking the question if it weren’t possible, right? I think the more important question…

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Filed under: Albania, beverages, boiling water, burnt, caramel, cooking with children, CURIOUS, experiment, fearlessness, play, tea, tea leaves

A Few Thoughts On Orange Juice and Education

June 8, 2018 Karen M. Ricks 1 Comment

We have been especially privileged to have spent extended periods of time in places with exceptional citrus fruits during our…

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Filed under: beverages, chocolate cake, cinnamon rolls, citrus, cooking with children, desserts, grapefruit, guacamole, Italy, juice, lemons, limes, limonada, Mexico, oranges, rosemary, salsa, sauces, sensorial education, Sicily, Southern California, USA

Beyond Guacamole: 3 different preparations that will make you rethink avocados

July 3, 2017 Karen M. Ricks 7d Comments

When I see avocados, I automatically think of guacamole: its vibrant green color, its creamy smooth mouthfeel, its tangy brightness…

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Filed under: appetizers, avocado, beverages, desserts, sauces

Waste Not, Want Not: Watermelon Drinks + a Cool, Southern Bonus

June 14, 2017 Karen M. Ricks Leave a comment

For Our Little Sous, watermelon was always a special summer treat. At a cost of 3500-4500 yen (about $30-$40) for…

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Filed under: agua fresca, beverages, Mexico, preservation, sustainabiliy, watermelon

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