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Wurstkuche: Best fries (and hotdogs) on the planet

May 7, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Elena was cast in a music video one day which filmed in the theater...

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Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.

-Anthony Bourdain

I know it is difficult to read Anthony Bourdain quotes after his death but he was a huge inspiration to me for much of my life. I am leaving this quote in to honor the ride he rode for most of his life. RIP, Anthony.

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What country is named for yogurt? Bulgaria: Eating Bulgarian yogurt

May 1, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

We all know that not all yogurt is created equal but as I am...

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From My Family to Yours

What to do when your neighbor gives you a zucchini then make zucchini bread

April 30, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Growing up we had a huge garden and we raised everything under the sun....

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Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.

-Doug Larson

Vegetables are best when….

From My Travels

Ceviche: Panamanian -vs-Colombian (and don’t forget Mexican ceviche)

April 19, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

I am willing to eat raw fish in citrus juice regardless of a country’s...

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More than one way to get a perfect cup of coffee in Bogota

April 17, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Drinking coffee in Bogata is an adventure. You are asked to select a Colombian...

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When you just can’t use garlic again: Spices from the middle east for Poached White Fish and Deconstructed Bruschetta

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I will admit that I have some real go-to favorites for spices. I find...

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When in Krakow: Eat pierogies and drink the vodka

April 12, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Before I left for Krakow, one of my co-workers told me to be...

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The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.

-Julia Child

Is there a place for diet food?

From My Family to Yours

Vanillekipfel (german vanilla crescent cookies)

April 4, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

One thing that did not change when while I was in Germany as a...

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What do you want to eat with your cheese? Italy has a few choice options to offer

April 3, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

While lampascioni are referred to as wild onion bulbs, they are actually the bulb...

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From My Family to Yours

A few things to do with blueberries: Blueberry muffins & tea loaves

March 15, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

I think you get from reading these posts that growing up, my family had...

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From My Family to Yours

I like salmon so much I had one tattooed on my arm: Joe’s grilled salmon

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Salmon played a huge role in all our lives while growing up. For many...

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SoCal Living

Escondido donut destination-Peterson’s making donuts for more than 25 years

March 14, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Peterson’s Donut Corner in Escondido is open 24 hours a day, 364 days a...

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SoCal Living

The Farmer’s Table (La Mesa) and The Barnyard

December 1, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

I have long been a fan of the Farmer’s Table-the locally sourced breakfasts are...

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Food Halls of Europe: Harrods ranks among the best

July 14, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

There is something to be said for the big, beautiful food markets of Europe-I...

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Delicious Things to Drink

Huber’s Spanish Coffee in the Grand Canyon

January 20, 2025 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

This weekend I spent three wonderful nights at the south rim of Yellowstone celebrating...

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Shepherd’s Pie Soup

January 12, 2025 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

By chance I saw a version of this on my Facebook feed. My brother...

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SoCal Living

Freshman Year-A North Park Cult Favorite

August 31, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

This past weekend I finally went to a North Park cult favorite-Freshman Year. My...

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From My Family to Yours, From My Travels

All things Pickeled in Lithuania

August 21, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

All the veggies available in a pickeled format-YUM! One thing is for sure on...

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A 1000 Year-Old Market: London’s Borough Market

August 7, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

One of the 1000 Things to Eat Before You Die is a visit to...

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SoCal Living

I have a New Brunch Location: The Farmer & Seahorse

August 1, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Chicken and Waffles On several occasions when I had to pick a place for...

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From My Travels

Afternoon Tea in Wales

July 9, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Another one of the 1000 Things is a British Afternoon Tea. I have been...

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From My Travels

Giving Potted Shrimp One more Try: 1000 Things to Eat

July 3, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

So it has been some time since i posted anything from the 1000 Foods...

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Eat a Leek-the National Symbol of Wales

June 28, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Today I had an amazing breakfast in Cardiff/Caerdyff. I do love a good hash...

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Dumplings, From My Travels

Eating Kotlety Po-Kievski in Warsaw

April 12, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Silician Dumplings Kotlety Po-Kievski is Chicken Kiev but last night I had not the...

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From My Travels

Vodka & Bar Snack Foods in Warsaw

April 10, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

So I am finally in Warsaw at a conference that was scheduled to be...

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SoCal Living

Burma Place: New Burmese Restaurant in Rancho Bernardo (And STAND WITH UKRAINE)

March 19, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

“The only thing in the world worth a damn is the strange, touching, pathetic,...

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Making Soup Dumplings with my friend Shelley

March 14, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

My friend Shelley came to visit and along with all of the taco eating...

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Salzburger Nockerln

March 7, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

It has been quite awhile since I have posted a 1000 Thing but Elena...

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Nutella-Budino and Jay’s Nutella Bread

January 6, 2022 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Nutella Bread So in addition from being a great thing to eat by the...

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Gooseberry Fool

December 26, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Gooseberry Fool When I lived in Vancouver (near Portland) we used to frequent a...

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From My Travels

Cima ala Genovese

December 20, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Italy has a delicious dish called cima ala Genovese which is one of the...

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SoCal Living

Jayjaybeezes visits and SoCal Taco Fest

December 13, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

My baby brother came to visit and we tried the SoCal Taco Fest. Held...

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SoCal Living

Craft and Taco Lounge (Escondido): Try the Escondido Coco Loco

December 6, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

I have been on the quest to try the perfect taco-Niki and I tried...

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Czech Fish Soup with Dumplings

November 20, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

It has been bit since I have been able to add a new dumpling...

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SoCal Living

Caffe Calabria-One of Thrillist’s Favorite Pizza Spots in San Diego

October 13, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Thrillist just published it’s list of the 19 best pizza places in San Diego… ...

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SoCal Living

Smokin J’s BBQ-Poway

October 5, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Perfectly Smoked Brisket Today Ivan and I tried a local BBQ place. Truth be...

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Cozymeals Cooking Classes

September 30, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

I have an amazing discovery and it is called Cozymeals. While they have in...

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SoCal Living

Puesto Tacos-Be sure to try the Filet Mignon Taco

September 18, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Last night our friend Terrie had to go to the airport. In true Covid...

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13 Tacos Places in San Diego…

August 20, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Galaxy Mushroom and Steak Tacos Niki came to visit and wanted to have tacos...

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From My Family to Yours

Elena’s Strawberry-Tomato Salad with Burrata Cheese

August 16, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Little Elena with Salad (Picture is doubled from the recipe) One of the my...

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Pinot Tasting Menu w/French Summer Fare

August 12, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Tomato and Mustard Tart Recently I found a really interesting Pinot Noir tasing menu...

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From My Travels

And I drank juice straight from a rusty can in the USSR 36 years ago… a memory I will always treasure

August 3, 2021 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks...

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From My Family to Yours

I Love my brother (and his bread)

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Jay and his bread The reality is I have the best brother. He is...

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Lumi Rooftop Restaurant

August 27, 2020 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Lumi with Elena I will say one good things to come out of COVID...

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Uszaka (Polish Little Ears): Another really delicious dumpling

July 24, 2020 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Golden Borscht & So today I tried another one of CNN’s 30 Dumplings to...

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From My Family to Yours

Niki’s Kale Salad

April 14, 2020 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Niki’s Kale Salad One of the good things to come out of the plague...

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A Love Letter to my Mom

July 27, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com 1 Comment

Tyro Pita (Greek Cheese-Filled Pastries) Elaine Alice Loging Purdy: November 26, 1933-July 26, 2019...

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Kalix Lojrom (Bleak Roe) is anything but bleak and Rejer (mini Baltic shrimp) are pretty darn good, too

November 9, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Kalix Lojrom (Bleak Roe) It is bleak roe season. Bleak roe (Kalix Lojrom) is...

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Dumplings, From My Travels

Briouats-the Moroccan version of a Samosa

February 11, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Briouats In Mimi Sheraton’s 1000 Foods to Eat Before you Die, she lists several...

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Brennen’s Eggs Sardou & Egg Yolk Carpaccio

November 19, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

So this is the final post New Orleans post and it involves my very...

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From My Travels

Ceviche: Panamanian -vs-Colombian (and don’t forget Mexican ceviche)

April 19, 2018 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

I am willing to eat raw fish in citrus juice regardless of a country’s...

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From My Travels

Food of Myanmar: Not for those with a Peanut Allergy…

September 17, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Elena with Jaggery on a Stick So the first thing I need to say...

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Cirak-Slovak Easter Cheese

December 1, 2019 by julie@fmkeeper.com No Comments

Cirak & Kielbasa Today we went to George’s Polish Deli and picked up kielbasa. ...

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