The crash and boom of thunderstorms have me enjoying this ever so slight chill in the air on this late summer afternoon. I feel blessed that this humid summer’s day led to a rainy afternoon and that has me craving something hot, spicy and wrapped in bacon; Like Jalapeno Poppers. A Curried Eggplant Tamarind Stew would …
Happy St Patrick’s Day 2021! This St Patrick’s Day is like no other in history. A global pandemic is making it nearly impossible to drink green beer with friends in a crowded bar. If I can’t partake in beer with unnatural food coloring in it then I might as well head in the opposite direction. …
If it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Big Bear Lake, California then I’m probably dreaming about Christmas cake. Authentic Anglo Indian Christmas Cake is a two-day desert debacle that takes some planning to construct. First of all you can only find the candied fruit for this rum-soaked cake during Christmas time. And …
What on earth do keto-friendly meatballs have to do with driving the back roads of a jungle in India? It takes balls to drive in India! And I for one, even though I did get an international driver’s license for this trip, will leave that to the professionals. I was happy to sit back, …
When you are a foodie that lives in a secluded mountain resort town during a pandemic life can get a little tough. I’m not the type to frequent Mcdonald’s and Taco Bell and those are popular restaurant options in this ski town. I live in a gorgeous pine forest, miles of hiking trails, alpine lakes …