Waffles

What’s a better way to begin a sunny spring morning then to whip up a batch of homemade waffles?  Below is my basic, go-to waffle recipe.  I usually make a batch of plain waffle batter and then get creative with it by adding all kinds of different ingredients: fresh berries, lemon zest with poppy seeds,…

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Majadito

Majadito is a Bolivian rice dish that is usually served up under a fried egg and alongside fried plantains.  The mushy texture of the dish might be slightly off putting to the western palette, but having been raised on the stuff, the warm mushy texture, studded with savory beef jerky, is delightfully comforting.  After moving…

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Los Cuchumatánes

Sierra de los Cuchumatánes is a mountain range in western Guatemala, running alongside part of Guatemala’s boarder with Mexico.  Los Cuchumatánes, oddly enough, are also where my parents first meet each other back in the 70s.  My Dad was working on a reforestation project in San Juan Ixcoy for the Peace Corps and my Mom was completing…

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

A mid-week treat, and a little something to counteract the dreary April showers… Recipe makes 4 dozen cookies. Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter (room temp) 1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening (room temp) 1/2 cup Sugar 1 cup Brown Sugar 2 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla Extract a few rasps of fresh Nutmeg 2 1/2 cups Self…

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