Roger's View of the World, Love and Seafood Gumbo!
Seize the Day! Put no trust in the morrow! — Horace
Yesterday, we put on a fun little buffet for a few folks for my daughter Kristin. We had typical American fare: hamburgers, chips and dips, bbq’d ribs and pumpkin pie; and added to it some fun Greek items: Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), Tiropetes (cheese filled filo dough), Moussaka ( a main dish of potato, zucchini, …
I understand the saying that ‘we only borrow our children’ better now that they are living their lives. However, when they swing by to say hello to the ol folks, it’s nice to throw them a little party. With Kristin home this weekend , we’ll be able to fix her all the things she enjoys: …
Brazil is a culinary wonder with a wide variety food offerings depending on where you are visiting. The world of Brazilian foods is divided into four distinct styles: from the North, North-East, South-East and the South. In the South-East, Rio de Janeiro is known for their seafood. Also well known is ‘feijão com arroz’ or …
Well, nothing brings our family together faster than talk about what’s to make, bake and cook! I think there is something in the untold common family experience that centers around the fire and sharing and consuming a good meal. You really learn about people when you work with them over the fire in a barbecue …
Here is my daughter Karen relaxing at our home in San Luis Obispo. My girls often take over my favorite spots when they come home… and that’s fine with me. They work hard, play hard and from time to time they let me spoil them…. they make me proud. On Saturday, I am fixing a …