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La Raccolta

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

A few years after I moved to Florence, I was lucky enough to discover a new store/restaurant that opened in the area of town that I lived.  La Raccolta is a natural foods store, and vegetarian restaurant that brings me back again and again.  The people that work there are the nicest people you will […]

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Istanbul Recommendation

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

As an avid traveler I am definitely one to encourage testing out the local foods and in Istanbul I enjoyed many.  I was able to find a vegetarian option everywhere I went, and even found a few that were so good I hope to find the recipe and start making them when I get home.  […]

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Istanbul Street Markets

Monday, September 28th, 2009

So many delicious treats can be purchased on the streets of Istanbul.  Fresh nuts of all kinds, fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, local breads, and even fresh squeezed pomegranate juice.  It all adds to the colors and vibrancy of the magical city of Istanbul.

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Istanbul Spice Bazaar

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

As some of you know, I have been traveling for the past 2 weeks.  I have been missing my kitchen adventures, but have definitely reaped the benefits of trying new foods abroad!  Istanbul was by far a foodie feast, and the whole time I was there I was looking forward to sharing some of the […]

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