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However, there are still some clear winners in this book. I've got post-it notes on recipes for Szechuan Cold Noodles, Oven Baked Veal Stew and the Casserole of Crab.
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6-19-2008 @9:20AM Laryssa said... This is great! I lived in Baltimore for four years and fell in love with the city and its quirks. What better way to reminisce about city life than by making the food. I wasn't aware that the neighborhoods were so diverse though that they have such different cuisines! Thanks for the post!
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