Maggie Schmitt
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Nov 11 2009, 8:19 amThe Town Chorizo Built
Candelario, a village in Salamanca, Spain, is the birthplace of the country's legendary sausage.read more
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Nov 2 2009, 8:09 amWhen Sheep Take To The Streets
Shepherds and their flocks flood downtown Madrid for a centuries-old celebration of rural living.read more
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Oct 28 2009, 12:45 pmManti: A Food Without Borders
Though cooking techniques vary, this ravioli-like dish can be found throughout Eastern Europe and Asia.read more
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Oct 23 2009, 12:45 pmWine Harvest in Spain's Rioja Region
Grapes mean everything in this part of the country, and even when times are good, tensions arise.read more
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Oct 20 2009, 12:45 pmMadrid's Renegade Picnics
Ecuadorian immigrants gather in a park to eat and reminisce. The police do all they can to stop the revelry. SLIDE SHOW Iread more
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Oct 14 2009, 8:11 amWhat to Do With Stale Bread: Make Migas
This Spanish dish combines chorizo, bacon, spices, and dry, crusty bread. Top with a fried egg or green pepper.read more
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Jul 27 2009, 8:20 amGazpacho: Soothing Summer Treat
When the sun and heat are overbearing, nothing refreshes like a cold serving of gazpacho.read more
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Jul 14 2009, 8:30 amKeeping Gaza's Food Traditions Alive
Gazans can only access a fraction of the supplies they need to make traditional dishes. SLIDE SHOW Iread more
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Jul 1 2009, 8:26 amIn Gaza, Eating Under Siege
Despite political turmoil, the people of Gaza continue to live and create--even in the kitchen. SLIDE SHOW Iread more
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Jun 26 2009, 8:17 amIn Egypt, Nostalgia on the Menu
Alexandria's Greek club offers a view of the sea, a range of wines, and a dose of longing for the Mediterranean past.read more
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Jun 1 2009, 8:19 amSpain's Sweet Springtime Onions
A Catalan onion called calçot inspires a festive celebration where friends and family cook the vegetable on an outdoor grill and enjoy its sweet juices. Here, the secrets behind this sign of spring and a recipe for the spicy almond sauce that accompanies it.read more
Photo by Juan Alcón
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May 27 2009, 12:45 pmSheep vs. Sheep in Basque Country
Farmers in the border region of France and Spain must choose to save their culture or their farms as a new sheep species invades the area. National identity is invoked; politicians, unions, and environmentalists weigh in on the conflict. But there is no resolution yet.read more
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May 14 2009, 8:29 amComfort for Five Cents a Bowl
Morocco's creamy, tomato-based soup of chick-peas, lentils, and lamb is one of the best on this street in Africa, or on any street.read more
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May 5 2009, 8:26 amCardoons: Andalusia's Winter Vegetable
Rich and soft, like an artichoke but better, cardoons are now appearing on U.S. shelves after years of being available primarily in Europe. Here, the author reminisces about her first experience with the vegetable and offers a recipe pairing it with almond sauce.read more
Photo by Juan Alcón
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Apr 23 2009, 12:47 pmWorlds Collide in Markets of Madrid
With rising immigration and commercialization, Spain's classic markets are finding that they have to change along with the communities they serve in order to survive. The ones that continue to flourish do so because they have embraced the foreign foods of their new patrons.read more
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Apr 2 2009, 8:20 amBreakfast in a City of Mediterranean Nights
Tangier is a night city. Even the rooftop roosters are on Spanish time, and wait until the sun is well up before making themselves heard. But those who do rise early will be rewarded by newspaper-wrapped delicacies, savory sweets, and serene streetside cafés.read more
Photo by Juan Alcón
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Mar 16 2009, 12:53 pmTapas Time Warp in Morocco
Since it was reunited with Morocco, Tangier is no longer the booming, bohemian global city it once was. But if you know where to look, Tangier's exuberant heritage can still be found, with traces as far-flung as France and the Middle East.read more
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Maggie Schmitt
Maggie Schmitt is a freelance writer, researcher and translator living in Madrid. full bio
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