Around the World in the Hetzel Kitchen

So here we are. My kids have convinced me to start cooking around the world again. We've decided to start with Iran, because I don't remember what I did last time. I do have the pictures though and they tell quite the story. The rice was supposed to be crunchy on the bottom, Kevin melted his skewers, and I set a towel on fire. Oh, and Katie came to visit!    But that was then. This time, we're in Colorado! And we've decided to be ambitious. Three full Iranian recipes, because we have the manpower. Iran is a country in the Middle East between Iraq and Pakistan. It is over 1.6 million square kilometers, making it the 18th largest country in the world. It is still slightly smaller than Alaska. Almost 82 million people live there, making it the 17th most populous country. The capital is Tehran. ( I had actually written this paragraph back 6 or so years ago. Finally get to use it...woo! ) I may also look at moving to WordPress where I...

Image from Marco Petrovic found on Wikipedia Background : Received most recent independence in 1991 from the USSR Location : Southwestern Asia between Turkey and Russia                Georgia views itself as part of Europe Area : Almost 70,000 sq km; 121st largest in the world          Slightly smaller than South Carolina Population : Over 4.5 million; 122nd largest in the world Capital : Tblisi Disputes : Contains two areas, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, that claim they are independent.  Russia recognizes them as separate from Georgia. Etymology : The name Georgia appears in numerous early medieval annals, but it is unsure where it is from Sources: CIA Factbook , Wikipedia I believe the first time I realized there was a country named Georgia was the geography bee in grade school.  The person who answered the question got it right.  I would not have.  Who knew that a US state shared a na...

It's been forever, I know.  MAJOR LIFE CHANGES, guys.  In April, both Kevin and I left our jobs.  Then we moved out of our apartment and traveled the country visiting family for a month.  Now we are settled in our new home, Michigan, and Kevin has started a new job.  And by settled, I mean we lived in a hotel for a while, then a house without our stuff. So forgive me for my lack of cooking/posting.  I have a few countries that I cooked before the life-chaos, so I will hopefully get those posted soon.  Then, once I find an international store, I hope to get started anew.  And now, since I will be staying home with Brendan, I'm hoping I'll been able to make up for some lost time. Enjoy! Finland Photo courtesy of user Sirkku :) on Flickr Etymology : The name "Finland" appears on three rune-stones, one of which dates from the 13th century Location : Northern Europe, between Sweden and Russia Area : Almost 340,000 sq km; 65th largest...