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Whether you've visited Georgia or are just looking to bring a little Caucasian splash to your dinner - I promise you won't regret this traditional Adjarian khachapuri recipe. I've been living in Tbilisi for just over a year now, and in that time, I've fallen head over heels for Georgian food. Grilled slivers of eggplant smothered in garlicky walnut paste, palm-sized dumplings jiggling with broth and herbed meat, smoked pork shashlik tossed in ... Read the Post...
In honor of the nation's plight for independence over the centuries - here are some interesting facts you may not know about Georgia from interesting archeological finds to extraterrestrial music. Today is Georgian Independence Day. 102 years ago, Georgia declared independence from the Russian Empire in the wake of the Russian Revolution, and for the first time in 117 years, they were free. Only a few years later, they'd be invaded by the Red ... Read the Post...
The Native Americans were no stranger to hardship. Years of systematic starvation, rape, pillaging, stolen land, and mass murder are just a few things that Native Americans suffered at the hands of colonialism. The American Indian Wars period, which lasted from 1622 - 1924, gave birth to some of the most influential and legendary Native American heroes in history. From peace driven interpreters to ruthless fighters, here are a few you should know ... Read the Post...
Given that we have been living in Tbilisi for over a year now (time flies!), I figured it's high time I perfect some of my Georgian recipes to share with you. Georgian food is - well, how can I put this mildly? AMAZING. It's dense, loaded with character, and has just the right amount of Slavic, Middle Eastern, and Caucasus influence, making it one of the world's most diverse and unique cuisines. I'm not even kidding - I put Georgian ... Read the Post...
