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Spice Hunting: Harissa, North African Hot Sauce

If you're fan of heat and have harissa on hand, you can move that sriracha from the front of your fridge to second row. Harissa, artfully blended with oil, garlic, and lemon, kissed with cumin and coriander, is a whole different game. It can be as hot or not as you want it to be. And beneath a jolt of sharp, bright chile drums a beat of spice that elevates and compliments instead of overpowers.

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2 Comments | Posted by Max Falkowitz, August 18, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Tagged: African, Algerian, chiles, condiments, harissa, Moroccan, North African, Spice Hunting, spices, Tunisian

An Introduction to South African Cuisine

Alright, I'll admit it. I never thought I would be the kind of person to succumb to addiction, but over the past few weeks, well...I've become addicted to the World Cup. Naturally, restaurants across the country are publicizing their extended hours and special menus during World Cup month, but they aren't usually featuring actual South African cuisine. I investigated some of the most traditional and representative dishes: braai, biltong, boerewors, mealie, potjiekos, and bobotie. Learn a little about each.

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18 Comments | Posted by Leah Douglas, June 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Tagged: African, South Africa, World Cup