Welcome to Olympic Feasts at The Schell Cafe! During the 2012 London Games, we’ll celebrate with meals and stories from around the globe. I’m honored to have friends sharing special recipes each day during the feast. The 2012 Olympic Games may have ended last night, but at The Schell Cafe the festivities carry on! I met my friend Rory Clarke in…
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La Bandera: A Traditional Dish from The Dominican Republic
Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Durquia Guillén. Durquia and I met in the early 90’s and became dear friends sitting through all night city council meetings back in the days when we worked for Mayor Bruce Todd and Councilman Gus Garcia. Our Austin City Council days are memories, but our friendship endures. {Durquia in the Dominican Republic with…
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Olympic Feasts at The Table
{Me at the site of the 1936 Olympic Stadium ~ Berlin, Germany 1989} I love the Olympic Games. The competition, anticipation and the thrill of the Gold keeps me glued to the flat screen. No doubt I’m more drawn to the pageantry than the free-throws, but what moves me most is the Olympic Spirit. It’s ironic that on one hand…
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