Just in case you missed the “Conviviality Love Circus” play, here’s a photo of the cast. Unlike last year’s Conviviality cast photo, you can actually see me in this one! We had a cast reunion party Friday night and watched the video of the show, which was a hoot. Touch the photo with your pointer… Continue reading Conviviality Love Circus photo
Category: Food
Food
Ah, it’s got Nutrasweet!
I figured out why the new Coca-Cola BlaK has only 45 calories (see yesterday’s blog entry, below). It’s because it’s got a mix of high fructose corn syrup and aspartame (Nutrasweet) as sweeteners! The coffee flavor does a pretty good job of masking the hideous taste of the aspartame.
Coca-Cola BlaK
Have you heard of this new beverage from Coca-Cola? They’re calling it “Coca-Cola BlaK“. I saw it at the store today so I had to buy one to try. According to the company’s press release: Coca-Cola BlaK is a sophisticated, premium blend of Coca-Cola, natural flavors and coffee essence. The effervescence and rich flavor of… Continue reading Coca-Cola BlaK
Borracho Beans
It wasn’t until I took a Spanish class that I learned that borracho means “drunk”. I’d had borracho beans at restaurants before but didn’t realize the source of the name. They’re called borracho because the beans are cooked in beer. Here’s my recipe. 4 cups cooked pinto beans 1/2 pound bacon 1/2 onion 1 clove… Continue reading Borracho Beans
Blue Corn Lamb Tamales
Ok, this is a big undertaking. I’ve only done this once. But before I get into the details, let me give you some background. I came up with the idea for this recipe not long after reading a Hopi cookbook. As you may or may not know, the Hopi (and the Pueblo Indians of New… Continue reading Blue Corn Lamb Tamales
Pico de Gallo
Todd’s Fresh Salsa (called “pico de gallo” by those in the know) 8 Roma tomatoes 4 tomatillos 1/2 jalapeno 1/2 yellow onion 1 cup cilantro 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper juice of 1/2 lime Roma tomatoes are much better for salsa than the big round tomatoes are. Roma tomatoes have more “meat” to… Continue reading Pico de Gallo
Creamy Guacamole
Here’s how to make Beth’s favorite guacamole. 1 avocado 2 Tbsp salsa dash of salt dash of ground pepper dash of cayenne pepper dash of onion powder dash of garlic powder 2 Tbsp sour cream This recipe has evolved over time. Beth likes guacamole to be creamier than I used to make it, so I… Continue reading Creamy Guacamole
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Buy some salmon. Fire up the grill. Then make this marinade: Grilled Atlantic Salmon Marinade 1/2 cup extra virgin cold pressed olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp ground pepper 1 tsp dill Brush over salmon on both sides before and during grilling on open flame.
Seven Layer Dip
This one’s pretty simple, but people love it. Everyone has a slightly different approach to 7 layer dip, but this is the recipe I learned from my mother in high school, and I’ve stuck with it to this day. Take this to any party, and I guarantee you will have no leftovers. To me, 7… Continue reading Seven Layer Dip