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Beginner’s Guide to Mexican Food, Part VII: Mexican Hotdog Recipe

Johan Johansen — Fri, 04 May 2018 06:24:34 +0000

“Mexican hotdogs! <3” – The reply came promptly! I was bouncing ideas off the smug, little face of one of my prettiest, little (self-proclaimed) fans and favorite wine writers, Anja over at mindifiwhine.dk. The lady was not in doubt, she wanted hotdogs! And, well, now, if there’s one thing I’ve learned from my many years [...]

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Quick Picks: Restaurang Kvarnen – Stockholm’s Best Swedish Meatballs?

Johan Johansen — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 06:58:36 +0000

It’s a near-perfect picturesque scene: I’m strolling from the Central Station, past the Royal Palace and through the ancient streets of Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old City) in search of one of the world’s most iconic dishes. My goal is the old working-class neighborhood of Södermalm. It is here, The Hotdog Judge promised me, I would [...]

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John’s Hotdog Deli: An Audience with The Hotdog King of Copenhagen

Johan Johansen — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 07:05:35 +0000

The culinary scene of Copenhagen is changing nearly as fast as old condemned buildings make way for new high-rises or shopping malls. Luckily, though, in an ocean of change, there are still islands of relative stand-still. Places where time does pass, but things still seem familiar. Want a bite of the real Copenhagen? It’s easier [...]

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Beginner’s Guide to Mexican Food, Part V: Homemade Corn Tortillas and Tacos

Johan Johansen — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 10:12:36 +0000

What is the single most well-known, most iconic and most recognizable Mexican food? Tacos! For better or for worse, tacos must be the answer! Few dishes have achieved as much international fame and accolade as the humble taco and few have been as bastardized and sadly misunderstood. TACOS! In all their over-stuffed glory! Cooked [...]

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Perfect Osso Buco Recipe: A Family Take on Italian Comfort Food

Johan Johansen — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:45:35 +0000

Friends, today I offer you the perfect Osso Buco Recipe! I know, I know… I just realized that I haven’t posted a recipe on the blog since May. What say you we change that? Alright? Awesome! Now, regular, functional human beings might have picked something safe for their first efforts in almost 7 months. Me? Not [...]

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