It’s interesting how this whole thread revolves around fusion with Asian elements only. In Spain we have perhaps the earliest pioneer of fusion cuisine in Europe, Abraham García of Viridiana (he’s been doing it for more than 20 years, much earlier than the actual appearance of the word ‘fusion’ to define the movement). Perhaps because… Read More Fiesta Duo
“…who, in the cause of freedom and justice and decency throughout the world, (had) rendered valorous service far and beyond the call of duty… When Malta stood alone but unafraid in the centre of the Sea, a tiny bright flame in the darkness… a beacon of hope for the clearer days which have come. Malta’s… Read More Crossing Malta
“World Ocean Day began on June 8, 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is is an opportunity every year to honor the oceans and products they provide, such as seafood, as well as marinelife itself. The oceans also provide sea-lanes for international trade. Global pollution and over-consumption of fish have… Read More Fishing the Waters of Brazil
“The real, native South Seas food is lousy. You can’t eat it.” – Victor Jules Bergeron (Trader Vic) Buenos Aires – Never having been to any of the eighteen islands and islets that make up Samoa, and that would fit, combined, comfortably into the state of Rhode Island, I’d be hard-pressed to even guess at… Read More Supping Samoan Style
“Ultimately however, marriage is a moral issue that requires cultural consensus, and the use of social sanctions. Bearing babies irresponsibly is, simply, wrong. Failing to support children one has fathered is wrong. We must be unequivocal about this. It doesn’t help matters when prime time TV has Murphy Brown – a character who supposedly epitomizes… Read More Quayle vs Murphy Revisited
“It takes a lot of guts to manufacture a tchotchke that weighs hundreds of pounds, takes up half a bathroom, and glows popsicle green.” – Cory Doctorow, Author, Boingboing.net Mar del Plata –Tuesday dawned as another cold and drizzly day. Rather than even attempting a beach, we decided to go the whole touristy route… i.e.,… Read More Tours & Souvenirs
New York City – No, it isn’t the latest Japanese horror flick. It’s just part of a lively debate about just what in the world is the “white tuna” that has popped up for the last couple of years on sushi bars from coast to coast. I’m afraid I’m not going to be able to… Read More Shiromaguro vs. Mutsu