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Raclette three ways

Anita - February 1, 2010 0

Legend has it that Raclette, a dish born in the Swiss canton of Valais in the 16th century, resulted from an accidental meltdown of...

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Anita Breland

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Finally got around to making dohkla, a steamed gram flour and semolina snack from the Indian state of Gujurat. Topped with spices--mustard, sesame, and cumin seeds tempered with chopped green chilies, curry leaves and lime juice--the result was every bit… instagr.am/p/CAtNh0kJh09/ pic.twitter.com/IsnsM3uqSA

9:39 pm · May 27, 2020

Anita Breland

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"Calamity" window shopping in Porto...designer mannequins show us how it is done 🛍 instagr.am/p/CAsMWecpCZz/ pic.twitter.com/zXvCHpamyo

12:39 pm · May 27, 2020

Anita Breland

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Pasta caprese, a simple plate to celebrate the arrival of yummy tomatoes in Porto...am eager for the re-opening of our Saturday organic market, but for now our neighborhood mercearia is doing a very fine job. 😋🍅 instagr.am/p/CAqVOU6J-wU/ pic.twitter.com/FpiaKMWL5D

6:39 pm · May 26, 2020

Anita Breland

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Our neighborhood walks often take us to the Douro River, and along its banks, with soothing views such as this. The Arrábida Bridge, connecting Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, is the bridge closest to the mouth of the Douro River. 😎 instagr.am/p/CAhbeCrpLNp/ pic.twitter.com/D6qXlQsJ3Y

8:39 am · May 23, 2020

Anita Breland

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After many long weeks at home, it feels good to step out for a culinary change of pace. Yesterday Tom and I returned to Swaad in Matosinhos for a delicious South India fix. . . Porto's restaurants have adapted… instagram.com/p/CAe7BYqpRK8/…

8:18 am · May 22, 2020

Anita Breland

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Northen Portugal is known for fine work in stone. This is the city's monument to stoneworkers, pandemic version. instagr.am/p/CAQsFKnJCkf/ pic.twitter.com/MY7ahtsJFH

8:05 pm · May 16, 2020

Anita Breland

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Looking for a socially distant walking route in Porto? Just head for the Douro, then pick one of the city's "uppiest" streets. As you walk--almost alone--up a long well-shaded incline, you may be rewarded with gems such as these artful tiles depicting P… instagr.am/p/CAQG961J3xm/ pic.twitter.com/uJRqFhOUeY

2:34 pm · May 16, 2020

Anita Breland

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Sometimes simple is best: linguini doused with extra virgin olive oil, flashed-warmed with capers, anchovies, and red pepper flakes...and topped with a generous grating of aged Parmesan. Field salad alongside. 😋 instagr.am/p/B_-qykip-cB/ pic.twitter.com/UDs8xTEYPx

7:57 pm · May 9, 2020

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