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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Work as play
It’s fascinating to see kids at play; especially in societies where those kids cannot afford XBoxes or other modern amenities. It’s most interesting to note that to a child, their “work” is play. And what kids most want to play … Continue reading
Afghan Chips Burgar, or “Are you seriously going to eat that?”
Afghan Chips Burgar, or “Are you seriously going to eat that?”. Some people think I am completely insane for a) living and working in Afghanistan and b) eating street food in Afghanistan. Afghan Chips Burgar is amazingly delicious, if you … Continue reading
Afghan Chips Burgar, or “Are you seriously going to eat that?”
That’s right. It’s not burGER, it’s burGAR. And it is nothing like the American hamburger, in fact it resembles most closely a gyro or doner flatbread sandwich. It looks disgusting and tastes wonderful. You start with an extra thin na’an, … Continue reading
Originally posted on Bridging War and Hope:
Last week I posed a question to readers of this blog. That question was, what would you like to see in the next clip I roll out? Just under half of those responding…
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I just wrote an article on Mizan District for a customer. I am impressed by this individual’s pictures of Mizan.
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Roast Corn
In Afghanistan, there is nothing better than roadside made roast corn. While you can get field corn, steamed in a big cauldron, and rubbed with a three day old lemon and coated with a spicy powdered mixture, (as an Iowa … Continue reading
Originally posted on Bridging War and Hope:
CPT Jenna Carlson, Minnesota National Guard, Zabul Agribusiness Development Team CPT Jenna Carlson of Oakdale, Minn. is deployed to Shahr-e Safa in Zabul Province in southeastern Afghanistan. She is the officer-in-charge at a…
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Zhela (Afghan Ice Cream) in Shahr-e Naw Park, Kabul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhdHV2tqeHQ
An ice cream artist shows us how it’s done, Afghan-style…
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Tagged Afghanistan, food, ice, ice cream, street entertainers
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Polka Dots and Cowboy Hats
Starting early spring of 2011, I noticed a new fashion trend among Afghan girls and women. Polka dots. It started around March, mainly in the more wealthy areas of Kabul, such as Wazir Akhbar Khan, Shahr-e Naw and the better … Continue reading
Hot Milk For Breakfast
(Picture by Zok Pavlovic; a royal PITA, talented photographer and loyal friend) This is my first post in what will hopefully be an interesting, educational and admittedly weird look into my experiences living and working in Afghanistan for the last … Continue reading
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