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Edible Masterpiece
"I'm not creative! I can't paint! I can barely draw a stick figure correctly!" Does that sound familiar? As a child with siblings that were very artistic, I
By Mary Lewis5 years ago in Feast
An Ode to Mango Float
Yellow and orange hues collide in a sweet milky sea, floating in the golden crumbles of cinnamon crackers in this delectable treat. When a bite of this beauty touches your lips, the vivid flavors of the tropics explode.
By Messtiza Noire5 years ago in Feast
Pancakes at Grandmas House
The smell of Blueberry Pancakes, Bacon ,scrambled eggs and Coffee permeated through the air waking me from a deep sleep. I rubbed my sleepy eyes ,sat up and then walked into the lively kitchen.
By Rachel Harris5 years ago in Feast
For the Love of Curry. Third Place in Travel Cuisine Challenge.
The time I spent overseas in Iraq as an American soldier showed me many things. But one thing I hadn't expected to get out of my time there, was a further introduction to and deepening of, my love for the expansive tapestry of taste that is Eastern cuisine. The opportunity to glimpse what homestyle country cooking is like in a country on the other side of the world.
By Rheanna Douglas5 years ago in Feast
Spicy Memories On a Plate
This is not a story about a place I went to, it is about the place I came from, and how I brought part of it with me to a far away land. A little piece of my childhood on a plate, a familiar smell in the kitchen of good memories and loved ones.
By Molimo5 years ago in Feast
Bake and Shark
“Mommy, why did you keep me from this place?” You’ll have to excuse my dramatic words; I was only a kid. I was in the blue ocean. The sun was shining. My family and I were frolicking in the water. I was completely in awe of the island that I had only been to as a baby before then.
By Gabrielle Goldson 5 years ago in Feast
How To Make The Perfect Grilled Cheese
First off, the above picture was the best I could find in free images. I have no clue what all is going on with that sandwich, but it sure is eye catching. My secret is a lot less stressful or messy. It really is not that much of a secret recipe at all.
By Kaiz 5 years ago in Feast
Elotes and Street tacos
Off 700 Broadway, near a tire shop, in Vallejo, California, there is a piece of heaven nestled near a little corner of paradise.
By Melissa Ingoldsby5 years ago in Feast
Comfort Food For The Soul By Mama Waffa
Nobody is sure how old Mama Waffah is. In the village she grew up in, most women gave birth at home under the watchful gaze of midwives because the nearest hospital was 30 kilometers away. Out there, birth certificates weren't very common, so most people, including me, could only guess at how old she is. The best thing people liked about Mama Waffa was that she has a plethora of information about food, raising children and a herbal cure for every ailment under the sky.
By Annabella5 years ago in Feast
My Musings
There wasn't a dining car on the night train from Chamonix to Paris which we realized after leaving the train station. Sadly, after depositing coins for a bag of chips, we received nothing. No chips! The only snack vending machine on the train was broken. Besides being hungry, we didn't sleep soundly in our train seats; but we did manage a few naps. Really, you would have thought traveling by train that falling asleep would come quickly. Wrong! It was a long, long night. Tired and hungry! Of course, we arrived exhausted and starved.
By Babs Iverson5 years ago in Feast
July 4th red, white, and blue shortbread recipe
I have a yearly tradition of making red, white, and blue shortbread bars for July 4th. This year is no exception. The only thing that is different this year is that I am going to share my recipe with you!
By Food Writer - Deanna Martinez-Bey5 years ago in Feast
Niente polpo
The word Italy is synonymous with delicious food. Even the most unassuming corner café offers mouthwatering pastas, meats, and cheeses. While visiting Rome, however, I wanted to experience one fabulously luxurious culinary experience.
By Jennifer Christiansen5 years ago in Feast