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
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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
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Did you know that leftover pasta is healthier?
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Panamanian Treats
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 carimañola with yucca – Como preparar carimañola de yuca (VIDEO)
Carimañola is a Panamanian and Colombian cuisine that is tasty and very easy to make.
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.
Cooking Videos
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.
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.
My Experimental Pasta Salad Quiche (VIDEO)
I took some of the left overs and created my version of a PASTA QUICHE. I just threw things in and it turned out pretty tasty.
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.
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
Cole Slaw – Another dish from my juicer’s carrot pulp
I hate throwing away all that good tasting pulp. I am continuing to find good use for it. Here goes my new one. And it was tasty.
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.
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.
Making Tangerine Juice And A Tangerine Smoothie
So what should be done with that sweet juicy tasty pulp? Anyone thinking about a tangerine smoothie? That is exactly what I made, a tangerine smoothie.
My Experimental Pasta Salad Quiche (VIDEO)
I took some of the left overs and created my version of a PASTA QUICHE. I just threw things in and it turned out pretty tasty.