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argentina

11/3/2020

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Argentina. Land of Tango, Malbec, impeccably raised beef and the "Paris of South America." This week KT takes in Buenos Aires for its quaint bodegones and overall cosmopolitan ooze. We tasted our way through Mendoza, which claims 70 percent of Malbec vineyards worldwide despite the grape's French origin, and the estancias of La Pampa to appreciate a slow-cooked asado. An Argentine beef, vegetable and dried fruit stew, cooked and served in a gutted pumpkin, surprised and equally satisfied our culinary curiosity.
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Carbonada en Zapallo
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Empanadas Mendocinas​
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Merienda
Yerba Mate | Empanadas 

Empanadas de Chaclo​
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Desayuno Argentino

Medialunas y Vigilantes
Dulce de Leche


Provoleta
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Asado
Chorizo | Asado de Costillar | Morcilla




​Un aplauso para el asador!
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​Chimichurri
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Choripán
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Ensalada Criolla
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iBuen Provecho!

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First conceptualized as rock opera, "Evita"​ found the stage in 1978 in London's West End, receiving the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical. The tangled life story of Argentine First Lady and politico Eva Perón quickly made its way to Broadway with more than 1,500 performances and seven Tony Awards. Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice's acclaimed "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" holds an Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.

Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never left you
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
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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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morocco

10/27/2020

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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.
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Naval Orange with Orange Blossom Water and Mint
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Harissa
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Chermoula

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Moroccan Grilled Fish
Aubergine | Mechouia


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 Moroccan Breakfast
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Khobz
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Amlou
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Atay Bi Na'na
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​Kefta Mkaoura
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Couscous Tfaya
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Feggous
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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."



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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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germany

10/13/2020

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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?
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Bratwurst | Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat | Bier!

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Grüne Sosse
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​Rahmschnitzel | Leipziger Allerlei
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Bauernfrühstück
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Sauerbraten
Rotkohl | Kartoffelknödel




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​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!



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​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.

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japan

10/6/2020

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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."

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Gishiki-Yō Matcha  |   Wagashi
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Yakitori
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Omurice
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Tamagoyaki
Dashi
Niku Udon
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Ebi No Tenpura  |  Yasai No Tenpura

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12th century Buddhist priest ​​Myōan Eisai “Eisai/Yōsai Zenji” pioneered Renzai Zen teachings in Japan as well as its cultivation, art and ceremony of green tea.

"Tea is the elixir of life."


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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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belgium

9/22/2020

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This week KT headquarters turned friterie, confirming our belief in the fried potato as food perfection, and in Belgium for making it so.  After devouring every last crunch - dipped in a Flemish Andalouse sauce - we set out to discover how neighboring Dutch, French and German influences shape the essence of Belgian people and cuisine. 
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Frites / Frieten
 Saus Andalouse
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Moules Marinìere
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Tartines Belges Sucré et Salé
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Vol-au-Vent
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Choux de Bruxelles ​Sauté
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Endive ​Sauté
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Chocolate Noir

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Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director Jacques Brel "Le Grand Jacques" began his music career in the 1950s Brussels cabaret circuit. His chanson compositions are enjoyed in more than 90 languages and have influenced as many global artists. 

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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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Cuba

9/15/2020

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The Florida Keys are the closest we've come to visiting Cuba, this mysterious island nation rich with culture and cuisine. In December, we traveled to Key Biscayne for a tennis getaway that included an evening in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. We savored traditional dishes, sipped Café Cubano, and danced the night away to the intoxicating rhythms of Spanish guitar and African percussion. This week, Kitchen Traveler welcomes you into our home paladar.



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The feast begins
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Pescao con Mojo
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Yuca con Mojo
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Desayuno Cubano
Frutas Tropical  -  Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso  -  Café Cubano



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Ropa Vieja
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Congrí
Maduros
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Kitchen Traveler is the creative brainchild of Michele McMurry and husband Doug, who together recreate global dishes from their cozy galley kitchen in San Antonio, Texas.
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new zealand

9/1/2020

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We should be boarding an airplane today. Final destination New Zealand, for Doug's 60th birthday. Like many, whose birthdays, weddings and other celebrations have been interrupted by this global health crisis, we thought certainly by now things would be better. While physical travel to the area must wait, we can still journey by imagination, sense and taste. September marks the beginning of spring there, and so in Doug's honor we depart, if only in spirit, to enjoy cooler temperatures and Kiwi fare.
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Kiwifruit Salad​
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Mince and Cheddar Pies
Spring Rack of Lamb 
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Kumara Salad​
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Smoked Salmon and Herb Omelette
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Kitchen Traveler is the creative brainchild of Michele McMurry and husband Doug, who together recreate global dishes from their cozy galley kitchen in San Antonio, Texas. 
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Portugal - O Algarve

8/24/2020

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Several years ago we visited Brazil, fulfilling my lifelong desire to experience all things bossa nova. Ever since, we've been pulled by similar intrigue to experience the motherland, specifically Portugal's southern region for its beaches and coastal cuisine. 
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Porto Tonico
​Amêijoas
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Cenouras à Algarvia
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Petiscos
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Cataplana
Kitchen Traveler is the creative brainchild of Michele McMurry and husband Doug, who together recreate flavors from afar 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
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South Korea

8/17/2020

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This week took us to South Korea by way of a craving for flavor and heat that only James Beard Best Chef Awardee Tory Miller could satisfy. We connected with Chef Miller, via Chefstreams, creating magic from his home kitchen in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Chef Tory Miller's Melon Gazpacho with Crab and Chili
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Chef Tory Miller's Bulgogi Bibimbap with Gouchujang and Vegetables​, and Cucumber "Kimchi"
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Kitchen Traveler addition: Dakgangjeon Chicken
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Kitchen Traveler is the creative brainchild of writer Michele McMurry and husband Doug, who together recreate flavors from afar 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.
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PROVENCE ─ Côte d’Azur

8/11/2020

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​Welcome to Kitchen Traveler, the creative brainchild of writer Michele McMurry and husband Doug, who together recreate flavors from afar 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.
 
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