I love oatmeal cookies! Unfortunately, in many of the places I’ve wandered (Asia, South America, Egypt) oatmeal cookies are hard to come by as well as the ingredients in the more “froo froo” recipes. Because of that, I keep this easy oatmeal cookie recipe handy specifically because it requires only a few ingredients and is … Read more
Sweet potato is a holiday staple for me, a treat that my mom and dad both cooked for Thanksgiving and Christmas. As I travel the world I still make a simple and easy version of this tasty dessert every year, modified to be easy enough to bake in any country with ingredients easily available. Enjoy! … Read more
Few foods invoke such primal satisfaction as a well-prepared steak. For good beef, a simple seer or kiss from an open flame can elevate a simple piece of meat from “food” to a primal experience – if it’s the right piece of meat. In this complete guide, we’ll cover the types and grades of steak … Read more
Making an amazing piece of smoked pork or chicken starts by prepping the meat with the right dry rub recipe, to marinade and add a delicious coating that locks in smokey flavor and juicy goodness. This Traeger pork and poultry rub recipe is perfect for making pulled pork, pork chops, and pork roast. After smoking, … Read more
Smoking a beef brisket can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. The practice of smoking is hard work., but the flavorful payoff is well worth it. In this blog post, we will provide you with the perfect recipe and how long to smoke a 10 lb brisket. This recipe is tried … Read more
How to make chicken wings a guilt-free food? Buy an air fryer! The best air fryers under $100 are not just a cheap investment, they can also be an essential part of your kitchen and a healthier diet! Cooking with an air fryer is healthier and easier than other cooking methods because it uses minimal … Read more
You may think I don’t know any pimento, but in fact, you know it, as pimento or pimiento is translated from Spanish as “pepper”. Pimento, though, is not just the same as large red bell peppers. Pimento is a specific variety of chili peppers, also red, sweet, large and heart-shaped, mildly spicy, aromatic, and succulent. … Read more
There are times in my life when I just need to bake. As in, if I don’t break out some flour and sugar I might just have a meltdown. Strangely enough, those moments seem to come when we are really busy or I’m not feeling 100%. I guess baking is such a stress reliever that that’s … Read more
I don’t know about where you live but it has been blistering hot here all over the year, as you we moved to Bali (what did you expect, right?). Carlos loves coffee and he drinks couple of cups every day, but now it is so hot that I tried to make him an Iced coffee but using … Read more
I picked up a bunch of asparagus at the grocery store recently with no idea about what I was going to do with it. I don’t really like asparagus but recently we were trying to eat healthier, so when I was in search of a lunch dish that wasn’t a sandwich, I turned to pasta … Read more