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Three posts of the week and a couple extras from the photo department.

From YogurtLand a post about a Turkish speciality, lahmacun, that makes me nostalgic for Turkey and my dear Turkish sister, I miss her so much! I had no idea you could make lahmacun at home, this is definitely going on my list of recipes to try.

Amuse-Bouche takes 20 teens to an Asian supermarket and even gets them to try Durian! You've got to read it to believe it.

In the comfort zone, also known as Esurientes, a class in chocolate decorating techniques results in an amazing chocolate creation.

The most scrumptious photo of the week has to be the lasagna at Cream Puffs in Venice. I love a simple lasagna where the same layers get repeated multiple times and yet the result is something delicate not heavy.

Finally for all of you who have wondered, so why is Biggles site called "meathenge"? One photo will answer your question once and for all.

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- Contest Winner
The object of my affection? What is made from sugar, water, pistachio, hazelnut, almonds, coconut, carrot, and citric acid? Answer: Cezerye also spelled cezeriya Cezerye is a type of lokum or Turkish delight. It is rumored to have aphrodisiac properties...

- There She Goes
I'm going on vacation and I'm not going to post anything until I get back. I know, it's shocking, not to mention a first in three years of blogging. I do hope you'll forgive me. I'll be back June 20th and will have lots to share then....

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This week I had no trouble finding great posts from faraway places. I am listing three of my favorite posts and also one from the previous week that I only discovered this week, but it's too good to pass up. Molly from Boston has a blog called My...

- Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
When I lived in Italy I especially looked forward to holiday meals. For every holiday and every family in Italy there is a special dish to savor. One of my favorite recipes was one I learned to make while spending Christmas with some friends in Verona....

- Ready When You Are:cookbook
What says comfort to you? Macaroni and cheese? Chicken pot pie? Chili con carne? Borscht? Risotto? Pho Bo (Vietnamese beef and noodle soup)? Comfort foods come in all forms and all nationalities. Comfort food often comes in the form of a one-dish meal....



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