Today is the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech, the speech in which he called the American public to action with his challenge to: Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. As a returned Peace Corps volunteer (RPCV), I wonder if Kennedy’s call to action and the spirit of public service ring as true today as they did back in 1961.
Viva [Venezuelan] Vegan! Terry Hope Romero’s New Cookbook
November 2, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Terry Hope Romero recently released her latest cookbook: Viva Vegan!: 200 Authentic and Fabulous Recipes for Latin Food Lovers . Thumbing through the index, I realized she must be Venezuelan. Sure, she includes recipes from all across Latin America, but I was immediately biased when I saw the words arepas, mechada, caraotas, and cachapas.
Spicy Pumpkin Tomato Soup
October 9, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Finding fresh produce in the dead of a rural, Moldovan winter is almost impossible. Almost. When I served in the Peace Corps many moons ago, the one winter vegetable – aside from onions and garlic – I came to rely most upon was pumpkin. It was readily available, sweet, and delicious. And I bought one every other week for as long as they lasted.
