Let me tell you about Ethiopia…

By Michael Lato | Published: February 17, 2010
It’s one of the most ancient and culturally rich places on Earth.  Ethiopia’s history includes tales of Sheba and Solomon, the hidden Arc of the Covenant, Haile Salassie, Rastafarians, Ethiopian Jazz, Italians, Live Aid, the first human skeleton (her name is Lucy), and a Jewish population that was spirited to Israel on El Al jets [...]
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Flan

By Michael Lato | Published: February 17, 2010
Carmelize 1 cup of sugar:  Stir the sugar constantly as it slowly cooks over a low flame.  Once it is melted, pour the carmelized sugar into a loaf pan coating the sides.  Careful…it will be hot. Mix together at room temperature… 2 cups sugar 8 whole eggs 4 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Pour [...]
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New Payment Options!

By Michael Lato | Published: January 22, 2010
We’re working to make paying for your postcard simpler and easier. We’re adding a few new payment options… –Google Checkout for the U.S. users.  You can log in and pay with one click! –Same with Amazon Checkout…coming soon. –And, you can always use a credit card on PayPal, if you don’t have a PayPal account. –Your easiest and most economical [...]
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Don’t Worry on Valentine’s Day!

By Michael Lato | Published: January 22, 2010
Valentine’s Day is approaching.  If love makes you anxious, here is the loose translation of a Brazilian poem Quadrille John loved Teresa who loved Raymond who loved Mary who loved Jack who loved Lily who didn’t love anybody. John went to the United States, Teresa to a convent Raymond died in an accident, Mary became an old maid, Jack disappeared and Lily [...]
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Cuban Black Beans

By Michael Lato | Published: January 22, 2010
In a large pot, fry 1 pound of bacon till crispy.  Set the bacon aside, and drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon fat (I know…just let the diet go, this time). In the remaining bacon grease, saute until clear and soft… 1 large onion chopped 1 bunch cilantro chopped 1/4 cup chopped garlic. Now, add 1 cup of pitted [...]
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