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May 2012

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There is something to do for everyone! Whether you are young or old! There are lots of things to do. 1. You could take a stroll through the streets of Quito. 2. Raft down the Amazon river. Ecuador is the place for you to go to enjoy the experience of South America. 3.The Galapogos Islands are perfect for people who want to experience nature and see what it was like for Tomas de Berlanga. 4. Hike Machu Picchu and see the Aztec ruins. 5. Climb the mountian of Chimborazo. 6. Visit the Otavalo Market and find exotic foods. 7. Bike the Mountians.

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A famous sacue to put on anything your heart wants its lemon curd. For Americans it’s like nutella or peanutbutter. Many Ecuadorians eat it on their toast or cake.

Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 cup water 1 lemon, zest of 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Directions: 1 Mix the cornstarch in the water.

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popular place to visit in China is The Great Wall of China. Any tourist traveling to China must definitely make a visit to the Chinese tourist attraction. The wall is one of the Great Wonders of the World. It stretches about 5,500 miles long! Tourists are awestruck by the spectacular scenery and the courageous history that goes with it. The Great Wall of China is the biggest national military defense. If you ever have the chance, The Great Wall of China is definitely one of the places you want to go to.

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Bring China To Your Kitchen Chinese Chicken Salad

3 1/2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced 1 head lettuce, torn into small pieces 4 green onions, sliced 4 stalks celery, sliced thin 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 6 ounces Chinese noodles, heated briefly to crisp 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 4 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup peanut oil

Directions: In a large salad bowl combine the chicken, lettuce, green onion, celery, nuts, seeds and noodles. Mix all together. Set aside.

To Make Dressing: Put vinegar in a small bowl. Dissolve sugar and salt in vinegar before adding oil. Shake/Beat well.

Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!

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Have you ever wondered why this tower leans? Find out why while visiting Pisa, Italy.

Directions:

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter 3/4 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 teaspoons orange zest 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup toasted almond pieces

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a large baking sheet.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs, vanilla, almond extract, and zest. Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in almonds. Divide dough into two pieces. Form into long flat loaves about 1/2 inch tall and 12 inches long. Place the loaves 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

With a serrated knife, cut diagonally into slices about 1/2 inch thick.

Lay the slices flat on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, turning over once. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Place chocolate chips into a small, microwave-safe bowl. Melt chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds until smooth. Use a spatula to spread chocolate onto one side of each cookie. Let stand at room temperature until set. Store biscotti at room temperature in an airtight container.

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