Author Archives: lizcameron

After the storm: Karagöz puppets gone wild


It was an otherwise glorious scene, blue skies heading to sunset, hot sun fading towards evening, smooth teal Aegean sea with the beginning pink twinges towards twilight, a litter of white adobe houses taking on the pastel hues of nature … Continue reading →

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On managing stereotypes about Middle Eastern men, such as my husband!


You may recall, dear readers, that I wrote a little something about the receipt of my very own Sicilian message of sorts.  I am referring to the story of when my husband’s brother, let me know in no uncertain terms … Continue reading →

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An easy cross-cultural culinary compromise (with recipe)


What could be more Turkish than a tomato? What could sing New England summer as well as a vine ripened tomato? What about adding some organic garlic? What about adding some downeast Maine applewood smoked sea salt? What about adding … Continue reading →

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