My friend Chris raved about the food and recipes she was preparing while on her new diet, so I had to look it up and try for myself. I searched the new Sonoma diet and indeed, the recipes sounded fantastic. I chose to try a pork tenderloin that you cube and cook with a variety of chopped vegetables.
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Given an afternoon tasting of traditional Polish food in Krakow, Poland, I expected spicy kielbasa, hearty whole grain bread and potato filled pierogies. Instead, I lavished in delicacies made from the hand of a passionate chef. Jan Baran, owner of Restaurant Pod Baranem, uses the finest natural ingredients seasoned with aromatic herbs. But, the sensational taste of his dishes comes through his attention to detail. I could truly taste his devotion and love of food, cooking and life in every bite.
I arrived at the multi-room restaurant sitting near Wawel Castle and across the Planty (former moat, now garden surrounding the Old Town). I found herbs hanging from wooden beams and crystal and silver adorning small tables covered in white damask. Antique furniture and two fireplaces created an upscale atmosphere that felt comfortable and welcoming.
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The minute I saw calamari tacos listed on the menu, I had to try them. The colorful combination of shredded red cabbage,jalapeno peppers, mandarin oranges, corn and fried calamari in a soft taco shell sounded scrumptious. And it was!
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