Tag Archives: Food

Open Questions Regarding Cumin

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

Well, first of all, I’ve already announced this on Facebook, but there’s cumin in Tbilisi. The Turkish market on Aghmeshenebeli next to the Turkish restaurant Cappadocia sells it – in fact you can smell it as soon as you walk … Continue reading →

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New York Hit List Revisited

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Background info: this happened. Foods to eat: A Blockheads Burrito – CHECK My stepmother’s chicken cutlets – CHECK A Black and White cookie – FAIL BAGELS – CHECK A Bonnie’s Burger – CHECK Cheerios – CHECK Items to buy: Cumin … Continue reading →

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New York Hit List

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

Every once in a while I realize that there’s something from America that I want but can’t get in Georgia. I try to make a mental note (lately, I’ve been making real notes, which are somewhat more effective, assuming I … Continue reading →

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Stuck in an Elevator

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

That title is in no way metaphorical – this post is about me getting stuck in an elevator. Yesterday was Giorgoba, or Saint George’s Day. Schools were closed and the only private student I had scheduled that day was sick, … Continue reading →

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US Citizens Information Night: Now, with Information!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

The interesting thing about a second year in Georgia is that I can now explicitly compare things that happen this year with things that happened last year at the same time – things like holidays, seasons, and other yearly events. … Continue reading →

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All of the Things

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

I have been neglectful of my blog recently. There’s been a lot going on – not necessarily bad stuff, just stuff that has kept me a little more occupied than usual. So, I moved out of Vera. I know, it … Continue reading →

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Elvis American Diner: Friday Morning, Saturday Night!

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

So I finally made it back to the Elvis American Diner that I first reviewed in my post “American food in Tbilisi.” As my new school is directly across the street from the place, I decided to try their burger … Continue reading →

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My attempt to be somewhat more informative

Posted on September 3, 2010 by

I thought I’d just sort of free-write a list of things about Georgia that I have observed that one who doesn’t live here might not know. First and foremost, people in Georgia often want to relax and have a good … Continue reading →

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First few days

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

There’s been too much going on to really accurately convey it all in the limited amount of time I have.  It’s almost 2am here, and I need to be at breakfast by 9am.  I’m losing sleep to record my trip, … Continue reading →

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