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
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cooking Videos
How to make a Peanut Spinach Smoothie – You’ll be hooked on it (VIDEO)
Making a Peanut Spinach Smoothie is very easy. I guarantee that you will be hooked to this smoothie as the flavor is not what you expect. It’s to die for.
Panamanian Hot Pepper Sauce: Habanero, Jalapeno, Serrano plus spices
I finally bit the bullet and started making my own Panamanian Hot Pepper Sauce with ingredients in my local super market, HEB.
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.
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.
Linda Willies’ Cornbread Dressing (Cornbread Stuffing) (VIDEO)
This is Linda’s soul food cornbread dressing / cornbread stuffing. She uses no recipes as she throws it all together. The taste is to die for.
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
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.
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.
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.
Baked Yuca (Cassava) is healthy but fried yuca more flavorful
How do you make ‘yuca frita’ fried yuca that is healthy? You don’t fry them. You bake them. Remember to season them well though.
Another Nutritious & Filling Meal Under 500 Calories (Tuna Infused Cabbage Soup)
This is a very lean Cabbage soup with protein. Tuna is used as the low calorie protein. It is tasty and can be quickly prepared.