Global Table Adventure

Recipe: Polish Apple “Pie” | Szarlotka (with poll)

October 5, 2012 By Sasha Martin 25 Comments

We don't always do what's expected in my family. We laugh in the face of drama. We cry whenever happy. We eat pizza for breakfast. And we're generally 10 years out of fashion (note: I'll never slip into skinny jeans, so don't hold your breath on that one). P.S. We never had normal birthday cakes. I liked to have the unusual and highly troublesome (in the best possible way) German Tree Cake on my birthday. Half the time my brother Damien requested apple pie for his. If we were Polish, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Fruit, Fun Friday, International Recipes, Poland, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegetarian

Recipe: Tapioca & Jello Sipper | Sago at Gulaman

September 28, 2012 By Sasha Martin 2 Comments

It's Friday. We all need a little love. A quick fix to carry us into the weekend, Filipino-style. Also, we're on our way to October, which means we're on our way to Halloween... The answer? <gulp> Sago at Gulaman, a.k.a. Tapioca and Jello Sipper. This drink hardly even needs a recipe. First step, make some jello. For brownie points, make agar agar "jelly." Agar agar is seaweed based and sets up at room temperature. Very cool. You can find it on the international aisle of Whole … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol-Free, Asia, Cold, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Philippines, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Chifa Beef Stirfy | Lomo Saltado

September 21, 2012 By Sasha Martin 2 Comments

Remember the girls who could do Double Dutch jump rope? I loved them. I loved them because I was never coordinated enough to do what they could do. Every day I watched their hair fly, their feet pump like pistons, and ropes slice through the air. Today, I'm not even sure if I can jump regular rope, let alone Double Dutch. It's been a long, long time since I've been on a playground for my own pleasure. But if there's one thing I can do, it's eat double carbs. In this case, I might as well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun Friday, International Recipes, Meat, Peru, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, South America

Recipe: Barbecued Meat | Carne Asada (w/ poll)

September 14, 2012 By Sasha Martin 5 Comments

Last chances only come once. Last chance to tell that boy you like him. Last chance to wear hypercolor. Last chance to wear a micro-mini. Because, guess what? The 90's are over, and they're not coming back. (not that I'm bitter) (well, maybe about the mini skirt thing). Take a look outside. This might be your last chance to fire up the grill in 2012. Come December, when the Mayan's pop in to say hello, you might wish you took the opportunity. Especially when it comes with so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun Friday, Grilling, International Recipes, Meat, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Paraguay, Sandwiches/Wraps/Packets, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, South America

Recipe: Tapioca & Banana Dumplings in Coconut Milk | Saksak (w/ poll)

September 7, 2012 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

I don't make a lot of really, really weird things on this blog. You won't see deep-fried tarantulas or monkey brains. This is because I feel strongly that regular people (and by that I mean regular-really-special-all-kinds-of-wonderful people like you), living in average towns (that they love with all their heart, like you do) should be able to replicate this adventure without pulling their hair out by the roots. Simply put: the more people cooking the world, the better. And I'm here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fruit, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Random Carbs & Grains, Sandwiches/Wraps/Packets, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Plantain Chips with Sea Salt | Tostones

August 31, 2012 By Sasha Martin 8 Comments

Fried plantain chips are a slice-it and deep-fry-it situation that you'll find all over Panama (and beyond). They're the kind of yummy you can enjoy whether you're grouchy and glum or over-the-moon happy. Today I made a nice "thick cut" chip - for a little crispy-chewy action, although tostones are often shaved skinny, like potato chip. Either way you'll find it helpful to use a mandolin for nice, even slices. This is nothing like a sweet banana (looks can be deceiving). This is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Finger Food, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, North America, Panama, Random Carbs & Grains, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Grilled Mussels Dabbed with Barbecue Sauce

August 24, 2012 By Sasha Martin 12 Comments

Someone help me, but up until a few days ago, I was not a lover of mussels. I blame those times when, as a little girl, we dug them out of the sand in Cape Cod and drove them in the summer heat all the way back to Boston. The drive took over an hour and half. I don't think I need to tell you the rest. It's a shame, really, because good mussels are sweet, mild, and tender... a bit of romance for your mouth. But we're here to change perceptions, and I knew I had to give them another try. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun Friday, Grilling, International Recipes, Oceania, Palau, Seafood

Recipe: Grilled Kofta with Zucchini Sauce (with poll)

August 10, 2012 By Sasha Martin 12 Comments

This week we dove into a summery garden spread from Oman. Kofta are grilled hand-formed sausages enjoyed in Oman and neighboring countries. In fact, versions of kofta are enjoyed as far east as India (although these are typically served in meatball form). These Omani kofta sizzle with earthy cumin, warm flutterings of cinnamon, and are rounded out by coriander seed, fresh parsley and cilantro. The sauce - entirely vegan, by the way - is loaded up with fresh zucchini, garlic, parlsey and such … [Read more...]