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WORLD FARE: Grazing in the graveyard of empires

January 22, 2014 MAG Leave a Comment

Alexander the Great was lucky to get out of Afghanistan alive. Genghis Khan regretted going there—as did the Brits and the Soviets—and the United States can hardly wait to get out. Afghanistan, it's often been said, is "the graveyard of empires."  Perhaps, though, it ought to … [Read more...]

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RECIPE: Aushak

March 25, 2012 MAG Leave a Comment

There is something very appealing – at once exotic and familiar – about Aushak, the national dish of Afghanistan. The delicate raviolis of sautéed leeks, the big and comfortable flavors of the meat sauce, and the fresh feeling of the yogurt sauce are a classic case of the sum … [Read more...]

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MADISON, WISCONSIN: Aushak

March 10, 2011 MAG 2 Comments

With the focus of the national political spotlight having been turned on Madison, Wisconsin and the debate raging inside and outside the halls of its spectacular Capitol regarding budget cuts, partisan politics and the rights of government employees to collective bargaining, I … [Read more...]

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