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The kitchen is open- It's difficult not to be enchanted by the Kingdom of Morocco, blending old and new with its walled medinas, palaces and souks spilling vibrant wares, snake charmers and storytellers. This week, KT looks at the story of food in Morocco, an ingredient-rich country known for incomparable citrus, and exotic, fragrant spices that create intensely flavorful dishes. Many cultures engage in daily tea rituals, and a Moroccan culinary journey would be incomplete without experiencing mint tea at its roots, grounded in respect for the tea's "soul" and "crown," and in hospitality to all who share.  Naval Orange with Orange Blossom Water and Mint  Harissa  Chermoula  Moroccan Grilled Fish Aubergine | Mechouia  Moroccan Breakfast  Khobz  Amlou  Atay Bi Na'na  Kefta Mkaoura  Couscous Tfaya  Feggous   SIDE DISH Morocco's Western literati, comprised of inspiration seekers as diverse as the country itself, includes American expatriate and prolific writer and composer Paul Bowles, whose works of fiction often featured travelers to exotic locales entangled in existentialist unrest. George Orwell wrote "Coming Up For Air" while in Morocco, and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams tapped his muse while vacationing in Tangier to pen "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." Mark Twain documented his Moroccan travels in "The Innocents Abroad," as did Jack Kerouac, co-pioneer of The Beat Generation, in "Desolation Angels." "To visit Morocco is like turning the pages of some illuminated Persian manuscript all embroidered with bright shapes and subtle lines." - From "In Morocco" by Edith Wharton, first woman Pulitzer Prize winner for "The Age of Innocence."  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- Kartoffel, bier, more kartoffel, and lots of bier! October seemed a fitting month to visit Deutschland, and so this week KT brings a homegrown Oktoberfest before traversing Germany's southern and central regions. We enjoyed bratwurst and schnitzel, Bavarian style, Swabian kartoffelsalat, Grüne Sosse as they do in Frankfurt, Leipziger Allerlei of western Saxony, and traditional Sauerbraten and wines from the Rhineland. Haben sie hunger?   Bratwurst | Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat | Bier!  Grüne Sosse   Rahmschnitzel | Leipziger Allerlei  Bauernfrühstück   Sauerbraten Rotkohl | Kartoffelknödel  Side Dish In addition to the great Bs ─ Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms ─ Germany's diverse music heritage claims more than 100 classical composers who lived, worked or shaped careers there. This year marks 210 years of Oktoberfest, the world's largest festival, celebrating the marriage of Bavarian Prince Regent Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen with food, beer and oompah. Der Gemütlichkeit!  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 the globe is not new, our appreciation for such experiences ─ that for now remain on hold ─ is deeper than ever. The kitchen is open- Our wanderlust for Japan lies in its elemental gardens, tea ceremonies, and naturally, its dishes. Inspired by the Netflix series "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories," KT explores Japanese izakaya culture and cuisine with intention, mindfulness and tranquility. "Thank you for the food."  Gishiki-Yō Matcha | Wagashi  Yakitori  Omurice  Tamagoyaki Dashi Niku Udon   Ebi No Tenpura | Yasai No Tenpura
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.
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