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And the new era arrives…
I am fat. Wait, no, scratch that. I am obese. I have been for quite awhile. If you have read this blog before, you might remember the travel post where I was removed from the emergency aisle seat on the … Continue reading
Posted in California, friends, Uncategorized
Tagged bet, determination, healthy, healthywage, inspired, weight loss
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California Cutie Chicken
My 8 hour layover wasn’t so bad. In situations like that, you just need to accept it. No sense getting frustrated about it. I didn’t want to spoil my attitude, especially after having such a nice first class flight … Continue reading
Posted in California, chicken, citrus, main dish
Tagged bell pepper, chicken, cutie, mandarin orange, red onion, rice
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First Class Flavor
4am and the alarm rings, but I’m already up. Actually, I never got to sleep. My plane doesn’t leave until 6:50am but of course it takes time to take that last shower and get ready, calling a taxi and hoping … Continue reading
Posted in trip reports
Tagged airline food, California, first class, Moscow, red wine, Russia, travel
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Real Market (it’s the name, not a fantasy)
I know I’ve shown you a lot of photos of street vendors, including street meat and typical babushkas selling green onions and apples. Well, I don’t want to give you the wrong impression but yes, this is the traditional way … Continue reading
Anya’s Birthday 2011 – Russian Birthday Traditions.
Well, it happens every year whether we want it to or not – birthdays. It’s even true in Russia. I know you have all heard me say that everything is different in Russia and birthdays are no different (wait, that’s … Continue reading
Posted in friends, traditions and celebrations
Tagged Anya, birthday, bowling, friends, Russia, tradition, zakuski
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Red-Tape Russia Strikes Again.
I arrived safely in Saratov after waiting nearly 2 months for my visa to enter Russia. However, the visa is actually a 2 step process. Now that I am here, I am required to register my visa. This is not … Continue reading
Posted in shopping, trip reports, visa issues
Tagged immigration, red-tape, registration, Russia, visa issues, visa problem
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March 2011 Trip Back to Russia
After many complications with getting a new visa to return to Russia, it was finally time to head back. This time I was taking many gifts back with me since I missed Valentine’s day with my sweetheart. On my last … Continue reading
Posted in trip reports
Tagged airline food, California, DME, IAD, LAX, Moscow, Russia, travel, trip report, United Airlines, Washington
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Filet with Apple Slaw & Stuffed Potato
Filet with Wine Glazed Mushrooms and Apple Pear Slaw The most notable difference I encounter between America and Russia when I am cooking is the availability of meats. Actually I should say that meat is available no problem, but that … Continue reading
Appetizer Night!
Sometimes it feels good not to eat a full meal, heavy with meats, starches, vegetables, etc. I am here in California for a few weeks while I am going through the unending difficulties of renewing my Russian visa, and looking … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, citrus, light, seafood
Tagged appetizer, bacon, ceviche, light, melon, parmegiano reggiano, pear, proscuitto, scallops, shrimp, Spring, Summer
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Pan Fried Chicken with Cole Slaw
Pan Fried Chicken with Cole Slaw The deep south in America is famous for many things, and personally I think the food ranks at the top of the list. The south is famous for it’s unique food which has influences … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, chicken, main dish, vegetable
Tagged cabbage, chicken, cole slaw, fried, main course, mayonnaise, pan-fried, southern
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