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By Steve VandeGriek; Photos by Jan Behmer  ©2017 The city of Puebla lies roughly one hundred miles southeast of Mexico City. On the fifth of May in 1862 it was the scene of a battle early in the French-Mexican War. Six thousand French soldiers assaulted the city from the north. An improvised army of aboutContinue reading “Cinco de mayo Cocina”

SPANISH SEMANA SANTA SWEETS By Steve VandeGriek; photos by Jan Behmer   ©2017 My wife and I have a thing for Spain. We’ve been going there on occasion for more years than I care to admit having under my belt. And under my belt is the issue here. Spanish food is a rustic joy.  Any region,Continue reading “Spanish Semana Santa Sweets”

By Steve VandeGriek Photos by Jan Behmer ©2020 My wife and I grew up in the north and, like many transplanted Floridians, we snicker in February at the folks we left behind. But when winter is new and the holidays approach we can feel them snickering back. A few years ago we went to Belgium.Continue reading “Fa La La La La from Flanders: Christmas Comfort Food”