Global Table Adventure

Recipe: Filipino Braised Pork Adobo

September 30, 2012 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

Sometimes I have to play games to get through a busy day with a smile. Here are some good things that help me out (in no particular order): - watching the sun peek through the clouds. - listening to my shoes squeak in the library. - counting how often our daughter giggles. - feeling her small hand in mine. Other times it's all about vinegar, slowly reduced with soy sauce and brown sugar, with a hit of black peppercorn and bay leaf. What? I know, I know. But it's true. As a long time fan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Global Table, International Recipes, Meat, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Philippines, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes

Recipe: Lumpia Shanghai

September 27, 2012 By Sasha Martin 12 Comments

Are you the sun or the moon? Do you shine hot and bright, or glow cool and blue? Is there a better of the two? There's a Filipino folk tale that says the sun and moon once had an argument. The sun angrily told the moon "you only shine because I shine on you." The moon spat back, "no one likes you because you're too hot - at least at night the women can go out and dance under my cool glow." This made the sun so angry, she threw sand in the moon's face. And that's how they say the moon got … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Finger Food, International Recipes, Meat, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Philippines, Random Carbs & Grains, Sandwiches/Wraps/Packets, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Technique Thursday

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: 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...]

Filed Under: Asia, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, Grilling, International Recipes, Meat, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Oman, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegetables/Pulses

Recipe: West African Peanut Kebabs | Suya

July 26, 2012 By Sasha Martin 16 Comments

My pantry's name is Patty.* She's actually just a shelf in the laundry room, above the vacuum cleaner and mop, but I love her all the same. Right now she could use a diet - she is packed with boxes upon boxes of noodles, rice, 8 kinds of oils, soup, 4 bags of coffee from around the world, 4 kinds of dried chili peppers, and fishy bouillon cubes I bought 2 years ago for one of our Global Table meals and promptly forgot to use (I'm going to go ahead and presume they aren't good any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Grilling, Independence Day, International Recipes, Meat, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Nigeria, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Technique Thursday

Recipe: Dutch Potato Salad | Huzarensalade

July 1, 2012 By Sasha Martin 5 Comments

If I were to make a potato salad, it would not be loaded up with mayo, nor would it be heavy as a brick 0r as fresh as Frankenstein. No. My picnic table would have something far more glorious: I would make this Dutch potato salad. She's full of bright, juicy apples, smoky cubes of ham steak, sweet corn, and tiny, salty gherkin slices. She's an entire meal, surrounded by tender lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, more gherkins, and whatever else you'd like to nibble … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Independence Day, International Recipes, Meat, Netherlands, Potatoes, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes

Recipe: An Alligator’s Bite (Bushmeat Skewers) w/ poll

June 8, 2012 By Sasha Martin 5 Comments

In the muddy waters of Namibia you can find all manner of crocodile. They are both hunted and hunters, so it's best to keep your wits about you if you find yourself in their snappish company. Since I live in the part of the world where alligators roam (or very near to it, as they can be found in Georgia, just a couple of states away), I made this quick substitution for this traditional Namibian bushmeat. If you'd like to know the difference between a crocodile and an alligator, I've been told … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Fun Friday, Grilling, International Recipes, Meat, Namibia