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I wanted to inspire people to think about what they eat. Food is not only a bite we put into our mouth. It is a combination of processes which all affect what is finally consumed by eating. By deconstructing recipes into individual steps I wish to create an easy to approach and positive way of inspiring people to cook from scratch and explore how food is constructed.

The project started from a series of individual pieces in 2009. The very first photo was the Cinnamon Rolls recipe. The series slowly evolved into a book published in Finland by WSOY (2012) and in Taiwan by I’m Publishing (2016). The book is not a normal cookbook but something that ties the world of art and cooking together.

All 62 images are produced by myself. It means first I had to learn how to cook the dishes, then do the groceries, prepare and style the food, take the picture, post-process, write and finally clean up. I made my own rules and it was very important that all the food was consumed. I despise the throw away culture that is common in the food photography scene. I also wanted to shoot all the steps with a single shot and not compose the final image of separate images. So steps that are represented in the photographs were made into the final dish instead of throwing everything away. This food was shared with neighbours and friends.

More info: marinaekroos.com

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Guacamole

Guacamole

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Grace Hobasaurs
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*thinking about how much that avocado cost*

Anne Reid
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How…how did you respond to this THREE YEARS ago!?

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Steve Riddle
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No CILANTRO! It over powers the taste of any food.

Lord Lordington
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you have food without chillies?

stellermatt
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

can't not think of austin powers when I hear guacamole... moley... mole...

PADNA
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i live in Eastern Europe, 1 pcs. of large avocado cost about 1,5 euro, max (usually 1,2€). A pack of smaller ones (abt. 6 in a bag) 2,5€. Pretty reasonable for healthy food

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anon12
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

guacamole-y with chilli always !!!

Christoph
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this looks like some damn good guac!

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    #2

    Cinnamon Rolls

    Cinnamon Rolls

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    bubamara
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tried to do a similar thing the other night but it didn't turn out to look that great; it's a good idea to know before you do ;-)

    Anne Reid
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, but did they taste good? If not, don’t give up! Baking is hard, it’s not like cooking. Ingredients have to be exact, as do measurements. It just takes practice…and screwing up a few times along the way.

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    September
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cinnamon rolls use a different recipe, I guess 🤷

    Full Name
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    7 years ago

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    Which wold probably contain more nutrition.

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    #3

    Aubergine Dip

    Aubergine Dip

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    anon12
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is also called as Baba Ganoush ...? if I'm not wrong

    Jamie Brown
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Outside the USA people call eggplants aubergines. Like they call zucchinis courgettes.

    GaeFrog
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aubergine is such a pretty word I'm disappointed we call it an eggplant here in America

    Alia Ris
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this also taste super good with spicy peanut sauce!

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    #4

    Quiche Lorraine

    Quiche Lorraine

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    JuJu
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for giving me an idea for dinner (but I use several layers of filo instead of making shortcrust)

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    #5

    Banana Cake

    Banana Cake

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    Jing Yi Xu
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I add walnuts instead of raisins to mine...the slightly crunchy texture is soooo nice...

    Andrea Careless
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s the usual recipe isn’t it? I’ve never made it had banana bread with raisins.

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    K Tigress
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walnuts and choco chips. But not all the time. Other times I will add a bit of pineapple.

    Davis the Un-Greatest
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandma would make me this all the time when I was younger. She can’t cook much now so I make it for her. :)

    Steve Riddle
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of those spices better be Cinnamon or it's a complete fail!

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    #6

    Houmous

    Houmous

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    Kai Cin Liang
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i thought this dish's name was spelled hummus?

    Tiari
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In French it's written houmous, but spoken almost the same as hummus in other languages. Because a single U in French pronounced differently (like the German Ü, which Americans are completely unable to pronounce).

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    Aunt Messy
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can cut the time on this one by about 90% by using precooked chick peas out of a can. There's no need to spend a day and a half cooking them. This recipe looks fairly bland, too.

    A from Austria-Europe
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soaking them over night, cooking 30min. Cheaper & easier to store (living on a sailboat, every storage is needed badly.) But did it the same way back in our house. Dont like the taste of canned chickpeas.

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    Wistiti
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    such a very long process!

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    #7

    Pine Syrup

    Pine Syrup

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    Sykz
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what is it used for???

    Rama Llama
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It has been used as a medicine and some still use it as a cough syrup. But you can use it like an ordinary syrup, for tea, pancakes, ice cream etc. And it has to be made from annual shoots when they're still soft and pale green, otherwise it will taste horrible.

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    BlueHunter
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Polish Mom still makes this in her backyard for medicinal purposes. I wish she would label it bc I once took a big swig thinking it was juice and WHOA! not juice

    Tiny Dancer
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Euell Gibbons lives, lol! Dating myself here, Google him. Famous for writing "Stalking the Wild Asparagus" and for eating bits of a pine tree in an ad for Grape Nuts cereal in the '70s.

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can feel my allergies just looking at this!

    September
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've not made syrup but am curious now. I make tea, which looks like the first part of this. Tastes good and will clean you right out. Plan on staying home that weekend and looking svelte on Monday 😂

    F. H.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always made liquor out of them.

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    #9

    Biff À La Lindström

    Biff À La Lindström

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    Panda Kicki
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was a horror when served in school. The beetrot made it look raw and bloody.

    Wistiti
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it could be good

    Kristina Rautiainen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The meat isn't served raw, it's red because of the beetroots mixed into it!

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    ispeak catanese
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks really savory even though pickles are icky.

    Crab babies
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    7 years ago

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    Oh yea!! Well ickies are lickys like dikys are wikies..... Bruvuh!!!

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    #10

    Porchini Soup

    Porchini Soup

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    Miradona
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are not porcini tho... Porcini are boletus, and the ones in the picture are Leccinum

    A S Koziol
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh this looks fantastic! I'm going to have to try this!

    Pheebs
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dub thee death soup. If this had peppers, it’d be all my food allergies in one.

    #11

    Berry Porridge

    Berry Porridge

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    CatGirl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So nice to see someone using a manual rotary whisk, not ANOTHER electric kitchen gadget

    Rissie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't call my electric hand mixer a "gadget" if that's what you're implying.

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    Oopsydaisy
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you put sugar in this? The berries sweeten it. I never use sugar on porridge.

    Elia Nyman
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because those are lingonberries and that porridge is actually called whipped lingonberry porridge. It's our national food. https://myvintagecooking.com/whipped-lingonberry-rye-porridge-recipe/

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    Steve Riddle
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    3 years ago

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    Porridge? Is this a nursery rhyme?

    Oopsydaisy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? Is a nursery rhyme the only place you've seen the word used? It's a common food stuff. You'll see it in menus all over the world. Smh.

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    #12

    Nettle Soup

    Nettle Soup

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    Linda HS
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Early spring is the best for picking and prepping this soup. It is full of vitamins and very healthy.

    Potato
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a lot of iron! Very good if you need a boost

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    spirit wolf
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My French Godmother eats a lot of this...

    Huddo's sister
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want nettle soup! Why do so many plants/foods hate me?

    Wistiti
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not forget your gloves!

    Jing Yi Xu
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nettle is actually delicious, more people need to realise how tasty it actually is

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    #13

    Chicken Soup

    Chicken Soup

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    Irka
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is there avocado is chicken soup?

    Carol Culhane
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because it's a Mexican recipe and it's delicious https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mexican-chicken-soup-recipe-1948662

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    Linda HS
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Avocado in a chicken soup?? NEVER!!!

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually a recipe for the traditional Mexican sopa de tortilla/azteca (tortilla soup). The soup is delicious and does contain avocado and crushed tortilla pieces: https://pinaenlacocina.com/sopa-azteca-sopa-de-tortilla-tortilla-soup/

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    adoracat
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the several cloves of garlic?? Yes, I do use several cloves of garlic, but my chicken noodle soup will knock any cold on it's way! And yes, there HAS been a real study that found eating chicken soup can make a cold shorter. Your grandmother was right!

    Kelly
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite strange ingredients. I use meat, vegetables, a bay leaf and water.

    Jasia Pucio
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chicken soup cooked without vegetables is tasteless

    Brandy Grote
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mirepoix? Noodles? Sad lonely bird in hot water.

    Carrie B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chicken tortilla soup

    Steve Riddle
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No noodles or potatos? Total fail!

    Eric Mikalo
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought that is made with goat meat.

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    #14

    Grav Whitefish

    Grav Whitefish

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    Steve Riddle
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    3 years ago

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    Most types of fish are polluted with Mercury and other chemicals. Only eat it once a week.

    #15

    Jelly Doughnuts

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    Steve Riddle
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    3 years ago

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    Sugar & flour is a poor diet. Try sourdough bread with Jam or Peanut butter.

    #16

    Radish Pasta

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    Gayle Bynum Cardosa
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    interesting. I've never heard of radish pasta. Some of these foods pictured are things I've never seen which is cool. That's part of why I love to be on a site where people from all over the world are contributing content and comments. I get to learn about all kinds of random things and I get to "meet" and talk about all kinds of things. I'm kind of addicted to this site right now.

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    #17

    Tortilla Chips

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    #18

    Quesadillas

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    J Sizz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knock it off, Napoleon! Just make yourself a dang quesa-dilluh!

    anon12
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah that's the first thought (roti / pulka) when i saw these..... and as I explored more international food, I somehow related world-cusine is entirely related to eachother (with slight changes according to the region)

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    3 years ago

    Mmm, I love quesadillas made with fresh farmer's cheese!

    #19

    Mixed Salad With Lemon

    Mixed Salad With Lemon

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    Tee Witt
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bottom left, left side of pan, looks like fried maggots?

    Sara Makarem
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May i ask what this meals' name is please?

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    #20

    Finnish Sima

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    kriisipuuro
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's (usually) non-alcoholic mead finns make for the First of May.

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    #21

    Jam Dodgers

    Jam Dodgers

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    Mama Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These look like thumbprint cookies

    Nudge
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's literally the exact same thing

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    Elita One
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jam dodgers? We call them jam drops.

    Donna Bo
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds very British... like bangers and mash.

    A S Koziol
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother make these and calls them jam thumbprints

    JuJu
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We call those "Engelsaugen" (Angel's eyes)

    J Sizz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I call them flippin delicious!!

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the United Kingdom, Jammie Dodgers are two shortcake biscuits with jam sandwiched beneath. (They're essentially a linzer biscuit). The cookies in the photo look like delicious thumbprint cookies.

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    #22

    Rhubarb Kissel

    Rhubarb Kissel

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    Donna Bo
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rhubarb leaves=poison. The stem is okay, though. Funny how that works.

    Seabeast
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes you wonder who first thought of doing it. "Hey, the leaves are poisonous, and the roots aren't much better, so let's chop up the petioles and stew them up with a lot of sugar! We'll either kill ourselves or make a tasty dessert."

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    Judy Reynolds
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother used to make this, only she called it stewed rhubarb! It is amazing the way you have spread out the ingredients, and shown the basic steps in the making of these dishes! Thank you!

    F. H.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, that reminds me of my childhood. My granny also used if for cake.

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    #23

    Fish Broth

    Fish Broth

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    Jasia Pucio
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Broth wihtout vegetables is no broth, just fish-flavored water.