When I see the city limit sign in the distance I usually put the pedal down and drive too fast. As soon as I see the sign, leaving 45 zone I drive my Subaru as fast as I can through the wide sweeping turns. It feels good to turn up the music, windows down …
Month: September 2013
Yukon River Our entire trip through Alaska was amazing but to truly experience Alaska, or as the slogan goes “The way America was” you either have to fly on a bush plane into the middle of nowhere or you need to survive the Dalton Highway. This is real Alaska; its surreal. There is no …
The first time I tried to make macarons I fucked up. I was a macaron virgin. Honestly I did not even know the difference between a macaron and a macaroon. (Macaroon’s are the coconut version; macarons are their snooty French friend) This time was going to be better. Last time I read the directions to a t …
I have not made tortillas in years. I am not Hispanic. My families heritage is Jewish and Western European. I grew up making matzo balls and liver, not home made tortillas, tamales and sopes. Yet it surprises me now how easy these foods are to make! I love food of the spicy variety and I love …
We were heading south on the Haul Road about twenty five miles south of the Arctic Circle, Ryan and I was almost nodding off in the back when Steven suddenly said ” Oh Shit” Two A.M. in Alaska just below the Arctic Circle We were coming down one of the steep grades, and a …