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The kitchen is open- My mother's maternal ancestors were French-speaking Swiss, which might explain my inherent inclination toward speaking the language and never meeting a cheese or chocolate I didn't like. Until we can experience these pleasures in western Suisse- Romande, which includes four solely French-speaking cantons, three bilingual cantons where both French and German are spoken, and where mesmerizing beauty oozes alongside Gruyère and Emmentaler, enjoying a bubbling fondue on a cold winter evening at home is the next best thing.  
Fondue Suisse
  Croûte au Fromage Suisse | Absinthe
  Filet de Truite | Nüsslisalat 
Rösti Valaisanne  Papet Vaudois  Carac  SIDE DISH The Swiss were not the first to make portable timepieces, but rather Germany and France, respectively. It was Switzerland's position of neutrality during 16th century religious conflict that attracted watch makers from other parts of Europe seeking a more stable economic climate.  Kitchen Traveler is the creative brainchild of Michele McMurry and husband Doug, who together recreate global flavors from their cozy galley kitchen in San Antonio, Texas. While our passion for wandering and savoring is not new, our appreciation for such experiences ─ that for now remain on hold ─ is deeper than ever.
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The kitchen is open- When we mentioned enthusiastically that KT would attempt our first Oaxacan mole, reactions gave us pause. From groaning and eye rolling to, "You're making it from scratch?" Pero si! Because we share a mutual food love for mole negro, the tedium of preparing it ourselves seemed a must for our kitchen journey. After plodding meticulously through each step (that included toasting and grinding 700 grams of chilies) and fearing that I might accidentally drift off during the final late night simmer, a beautiful thing emerged. Velvety, smoky-sweet, complex flavor with just the right heat. Feeling emboldened, we hit the streets of Oaxaca City to taste more. 
Mole Negro con Pollo | Arroz Primavera  Salsa de Chapulines Frijoles Negros Refritos 
Desayuno Memelas Oaxaqueñas 
 Botanas  Ensalata de Nopalitos  Tlayuda con Cecina Empanadas Oaxaqueñas Flor de Calabaza y Quesillo | Huitlachoche  SIDE DISH Unlike tequila, which is distilled strictly from blue agave, mezcal can be made from many varieties. Most mezcals are produced in Oaxaca due to the region's rich biodiversity and abundance of agave varieties for the choosing. Be it a celebration, homage to the dead or just because, there's always good reason to sip. Para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien, también.  Kitchen Traveler is the creative brainchild of Michele McMurry and husband Doug, who together recreate global flavors from their cozy galley kitchen in San Antonio, Texas. While our passion for wandering and savoring is not new, our appreciation for such experiences ─ that for now remain on hold ─ is deeper than ever. |
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