I came up with a simple recipe that requires no measuring, just throwing stuff in the pot and seasoning to taste. So what did I come up with for a meal? Watermelon Rind Spicy Curry.
General Cooking
Zucchini, Mushrooms, & Eggs
My daughter has become a real chef. As she recovers from a recent stroke, she has been taking tasty … [Read More...]
Protein shakes don’t count: Why older adults should eat real food
Older adults need to eat more protein-rich foods when they’re trying to lose weight, dealing with a … [Read More...]
Scientists Call for ‘Global Agricultural Revolution’ and ‘Planetary Health Diet’ to Save Lives—and Earth
While scientists continue to call for immediately phasing out fossil fuels across the global to … [Read More...]
Drinking more coffee will make you live longer based on a major study
It turns out that my heavy coffee drinking may be beneficial for me. Research says I have a good … [Read More...]
Are you ready for the Chicken Doughnut? Well it is here!
It is here, a sweet and meaty treat. Meet the donug, a chicken "doughnut" with all the calories you … [Read More...]
They are growing meat – soon no need to kill animals (VIDEO)
When growing animal tissue leaves the laboratory and into commercialization, it will do more than … [Read More...]
Samphire sales soar thanks to television food shows
UK supermarkets have reported soaring demand for samphire, the salty coastal sea plant also known as … [Read More...]
Did you know that leftover pasta is healthier?
The MotherJones article below is somewhat counterintuitive. Reheated pasta & other leftovers may … [Read More...]
Panamanian Treats
Fritura – A Panamanian Treat That Is Easy To Make
In this video I prepare 4 staples that are common in a meal we call fritura; fried just about everything, plantain,yuca, salchicha, Carimañola.
Arroz Con Pollo with a Caribbean and Indian Touch (VIDEO)
Arroz Con Pollo (Rice with chicken) is a Panamanian staple. Preparation is pretty straight forward. Try it. You will be sure to love it.
Panamanian Arroz Con Bacalao (Cod Fish Rice) (VIDEO)
Arroz Con Bacalao (Rice With Cod Fish) (VIDEO) This was one of my father’s signature dishes. He visited us from Panamá twice a year and this was one of his best treats. Unfortunately he will never fix it again as he passed away unexpectedly last week. My neighbor loved this dish and suggested that I […]
How to make tostones – How to make patacones – Fried green plantain (VIDEO)
Tostones, also known as patacones in Panama are very easy to make. It is made by twice frying green plantains.
How to make carimañola with yucca – Como preparar carimañola de yuca (VIDEO)
Carimañola is a Panamanian and Colombian cuisine that is tasty and very easy to make.
Cooking Videos
Making Panamanian Ojaldas – Fried Bread (VIDEO)
Panamanian Ojaldas (fried bread) is a staple in Panamá that is eaten throughout the day. You can always find somebody walking the streets with it.
Leftover turkey- Try this really tasty turkey & egg treat
My good friends gave me a whole fried turkey after Thanksgiving dinner. I had to find some creative ways to eat it all and this turned out great.
Fried Mashed Potato – A cooking experiment that turned out tasty (VIDEO)
Everything fried tastes good so I decided to create My Fried Mashed Potato. Measurements are not exact so just throw things in. Here it goes.
How to make carimañola with yucca – Como preparar carimañola de yuca (VIDEO)
Carimañola is a Panamanian and Colombian cuisine that is tasty and very easy to make.
iReporters featured cooking on their CNN networks
CNN put this montage together from the videos of various CNN iReporters. It played all over their networks a few months ago. Enjoy the different cuisines.
Columnists
6 Simple Ways to Preserve Foods From Your Garden
The end of summer in North America is approaching fast, but gardeners, farmers, eaters, and cooks can preserve summer’s bounty all year long.
Restaurant Reviews
Kingwood Taco Shop: The best Menudo in the are and great tacos.
Kingwood Taco Shop is a restaurant worth eating at. The food is always fresh and tasty. And if you like menudo, this is your place.
The Cove: Don’t let the quirky look fool you. It’s damn good.
The Cove restaurant in San Antonio, Texas, says it is a Restaurant, Texas Beer Garden, Live Music Venue, Laundromat, Carwash and we are Dog-Friendly!
General Recipes
A homemade protein shake that’s better than a milkshake
I generally don’t eat breakfast because I snack all day on what “some” call junk food. Well, I count calories and take a ton of vitamins. I’ve also added a protein shake in the mornings. Anyway, I went from a comfortable 38 waist size to a 32 waist size. I also went from 235 to 185. […]
How to make Kale Smoothie with Ninja bl770 blender (VIDEO)
I got a Ninja bl770 blender for Christmas. This kale, apple, tangerine, peanut butter smoothie was very easy to make. And there was no cleanup to speak of.
Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes – Gluten free
My daughter made me these peanut butter banana pancakes this morning. I did not miss the flower and it was quite filling. It is worth a try.
Quick one pot rice meal from leftovers (Fried Chicken)
Do not throw away that fried chicken irrespective of where you get if from. You can make a very tasty meal with it quickly.
Kale, Sunflower Seed, Peanut Smoothie (VIDEO)
The smoothie as usual was very easy to make. The nuts that are ground in the smoothie gives it a thick consistency and is very flavorful. Try it out.