Sierras Trip in Pictures

   It was this cold in Tahoe   Than I got home to a house with no heat, to shivering cats who hate me and even my olive oil frozen solid; now that is cold.   But enjoy some pretty pictures of Mammoth, Tahoe and the drive in between through the Sierras.                                                     Some where near Bridegport …

El Loca Gringa’s Tamales with Pork, Sweet Potato, and Goat Cheese

El Loco Gringa’s version of her favorite California style Mexican foods, with goat cheese added of course!Pork and Sweet Potato TamaleSweet Potato, roastedcarnitascorn, cut off cobsopesbeef sharp cheddarcorngoat cheesesalsa or chutneyMix up the tamale or sopes dough according to the recipe on the masa bag. I use coconut oil instead of lard. Choose which of the …