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Welcome to Panning The Globe

Lisa Goldfinger, cook, photographer, author of Panning The Globe, a food blog with the world's most delicious recipes.

Hi and Welcome to Panning The Globe

 I’m Lisa. I do all the cooking, writing and photography here at Panning The Globe.

 

ABOUT THIS SITE

The mission of Panning The Globe is to share great recipes from every country in the world.  There are 196 countries in all.  It’s not possible for me to visit all of these countries physically - family life keeps me mostly close to home. But with my trusty laptop at my fingertips, my kitchen, and dozens of cookbooks on the shelf, I can take this journey virtually. We all can! Enjoying global cuisine at home is a great way to learn about and appreciate the world, with all of its exciting and diverse ingredients and flavors.

“Healthy and delicious” is my mantra. I use only wholesome ingredients in my cooking and I minimize unhealthy fats and sugars. The recipes on Panning The Globe are either my own creations or adaptations of recipes I adore.  All recipes are developed through research and careful testing - and all must get the thumbs up from my team of testers (friends and family).

ABOUT ME

After many busy years raising three sons, volunteering in their schools, working as an artist, and spending as much time as possible cooking, I decided it was time to pursue my longtime dream to make food my life's work. So in the summer of 2012, surrounded by a pile of "how-to" books, I created Panning The Globe. Now all my time and creative energies go into developing recipes, food styling, photography, and writing about the wonderful ways our lives can be enriched by the foods we cook and eat. 

MY PAST LIFE 

I grew up on the upper west side of Manhattan in New York City. I was an only child of divorced parents and lived in a small apartment with my mom and our Siamese cat Duffy. There were no big family dinners in my childhood and I dreamed of them.  The one exception was when I visited my grandparents' hotel every summer.  My maternal grandparents owned a hotel called "Sunny Oaks" in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Visits to "Sunny Oaks" were totally centered around enormous, delicious meals.  I'm pretty sure I inherited the love-of-cooking gene from my grandmother Fay.

Prior to marriage and kids I was a TV Producer for" ABC News 20/20." My specialty areas were science and consumer rip-offs. Once I had my first child, I left the big city producer life and became a suburban mom.

Every day I feel grateful for being able to work from home. I’m energized by my daily dog walks in the woods with my 85 pound Golden Doodle Baxter. I adore big family dinners with my husband and three sons and, whenever possible, our extended family and friends.

THANK YOU

Thank you so much for visiting my site. It’s a huge thrill for me to share these recipes with you and I’m excited for you to try them!

Your thoughtful comments and support make this endeavor so much more fun and meaningful. Please leave a comment after a post, if you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions. You can also connect with me through Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and email.

Happy Cooking!

 

FAQ

Q:  How will you choose the order of the countries you explore?

A:   There is no set order.  My plan is to select countries based on all sorts of factors such as climate, season, what’s going on in the world, holidays, and personal inspiration.  Since I’m exploring the world from my kitchen, I don’t have to worry about my travel route.

Q:   How many recipes will you cook from each country?

A:   That depends.  I might find more cooking inspiration from some countries than others.  I am not going to set any limits.  If the deliciousness is flowing, let it flow!

Q:   How will you choose a recipe for a particular country?

A:   This blog is not about finding the most traditional recipes for each country.  It is about seeking out the most delicious recipes in the world.  In some cases a traditional recipes will fit the bill. Sometimes a recipe will be inspired by local ingredients; an innovative chef; or food trends in that particular country.

Q:  Can I republish your recipes and photos on my site?

A:  All photos and content are copyright protected. Please do not use our photos without prior written permission. If you wish to republish a recipe, please rewrite the recipe in your own unique words and link back to the specific recipe post on Panning The Globe. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

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Welcome to Panning the Globe

Hi, I'm Lisa! I believe we can all make the world's most delicious dishes at home.
I'm excited to share with you hundreds of fabulous, globally inspired recipes to feed your family and entertain your friends.

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TRENDING FAVORITES

  • Here's an amazing roast chicken recipe from chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Chicken thighs are spiced with za'atar and sumac, tossed with onions, lemons and garlic, and roasted. This is a great dinner party recipe because it's a beautiful dish, you can do all the prep ahead, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the flavors are fantastically delicious!
    Ottolenghi's Roast Chicken with Za'atar and Sumac
  • It's easy to cook a big pot of this award winning white chicken chili, and it's the absolute BEST white chicken chili! Tender chicken, chilies, white beans, spices and a few more goodies in this winning white chicken chili recipe.
    Award Winning White Chicken Chili
  • This Award Winning Chili recipe is hands down the BEST chili con carne I've ever tasted, with the most incredible flavor and texture - made with beef, pork, beans, awesome spices, onions, garlic, tomatoes and beer. Plus it freezes well so you might want to make a double batch.
    Eddie's Award Winning Chili
  • Indian Lamb Biryani: Sumptuous casserole of tender lamb curry with saffron spiced rice with cucumber-mint raita on the side|Panning The Globe
    Indian Lamb Biryani
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    The Best Easy Ratatouille Recipe
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    Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl with Spinach and Avocado
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    Senegalese Chicken Yassa

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