Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, and–according to the traditional geographic definition–to the southeast by the waterways adjoining the Mediterranean to and including the Black Sea, and the Caucasus Mountains (in Caucasia). Europe's eastern frontier is vague, but has traditionally been given as the divide of the Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea to the southeast. The Urals are considered by most to be a geographical and tectonic landmark separating Asia from Europe.
Europe is the world's second-smallest continent in terms of area, covering about 10,390,000 square kilometres (4,010,000 sq mi) or 2.0% of the Earth's surface. The only continent smaller is Australia. In terms of population, it is the third-largest continent (Asia and Africa are larger) with a population of more than 710,000,000, or about 11% of the world's population.
Could that be ice in my soup? Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 This August 2007 article suggested chilling out -- with a bowl of naeng myun, the served-cold Korean specialty with springy noodles and a tangy broth.
Summer in Koreatown has long been marked by the sounds of slurping. The season for naeng myun -- cold noodles -- is now in full swing, and at restaurants across the neighborhood, huge bowlfuls of chewy buckwheat noodles quickly disappear. Occasionally there are pauses for a spoonful of icy-cold tangy broth, a bite of crunchy pickled daikon or cucumber, a sliver of crisp-sweet Asian pear, or a slice of tender beef brisket.
High-end restaurants on a tightrope of economic uncertainty Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Celebrity chefs behind Melisse, Anisette, Craft and other deluxe dining spots try to lure recession-wary diners.
PEOPLE always have to eat, but do they have to dine out? That's the question Southern California's top chefs are facing after the last few weeks of grim economic news.
Mix and match to create a spice blend all your own Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Whether it's a Cajun or charmoula combination, add a fresh dimension to a traditional blend of herbs and spices with your own flavor pairings.
Bold Cajun blends, Chinese five-spice powder, Caribbean jerk, garam masala garam masala from India, Middle Eastern baharat , Thai green curry paste -- each of these blends of spices and herbs has its origins as a cornerstone of a regional cuisine. Traditionally developed over time and honed through generations, spice blends are calculated combinations of fresh or dry ingredients that create a symphony of flavors. Walk the spice aisle of any store and commercial variations abound.
Lentil Soup - Greek recipe using garlic, green onions, and cumin.
Andalusian Onion and Almond Soup - Recipe dates back to a 16th century cookbook, the first in the Spanish language, written by Ruperto de Nola, chef to King Ferdinando.
Caldo Verde - This thick green soup is a Portuguese classic made with potatoes and very thinly sliced kale.
Meta Description: [ This thick green soup is a Portuguese classic made with potatoes and very thinly sliced kale. ]
Lithuanian Pork Spareribs and Sauerkraut Soup - Cubed beef stew meat with chopped cabbage, kielbasa sausage, tomato, and bacon.
Meta Description: [ This soup is not for vegetarians! Rich, smoky, and full of beef, pork spareribs, pork loin chops, smoked pork rump, and smoked kielbasa, this is the perfect recipe for meat-lovers. ]
Romanian Recipes - Presents a collection of vegetable, meat, fish, and sour soups. Includes a variety of other traditional dishes as well.