Nan Gyi Thoke

Nan Gyi Thoke

This dish from Myanmar was amazing. The noodles were chewy and the sauce was deliciously spicy. The texture was smooth with the toppings adding crunch and new flavors. I also liked the noodles with extra lime. It was definitely one of my favorite dishes we...
Falafel

Falafel

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern food. They are deep-fried balls or patties, often made from chickpeas or fava beans with the addition of fresh herbs and spices. Falafels are a popular food for vegetarians, and can be served in pita as a wrap. They are savory, with...
Baklava

Baklava

Baklava is a delicious, rich pastry made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts, usually pistachios, walnuts, or almonds, and sweetened with honey or syrup. It’s a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, known for its flaky...
Tea Leaf Salad Review

Tea Leaf Salad Review

On day three, we ate Tea Leaf Salad. The ingrediants are pickled tea leaves, roasted peanuts and other crunchy beans, toasted sesame seeds, fried garlic, and vegetables like chopped tomato and cabbage. You can also add fried shrimp, but we chose not to. The vibrant...
Russian Cuisine Review

Russian Cuisine Review

In Russia during Soviet rule, it was considered impolite to accept the offer of food as a guest because eating was a luxury due to the lack of resources after and during WWII, however the host would give food regardless of the guest’s answer to their offer Olivier:...
Plombir

Plombir

On day one of our Spring Intensive, the culmination of our day included Plombir. Plombir is essentially Russian ice cream. Recipes vary, but it can be made with vanilla, cream, eggs, and sugar. It came in multiple flavors, including vanilla and chocolate. Plombir had...