When I am in Texas, it is possible to purchase some really good quality Mexican Chorizo in the grocery. However, most other places offer up products whose ingredient lists are scary! And, that is

Over the last several months I find myself wanting Indian Curry, or any curry for that matter, more often.  My taste for the spicy food started long ago in the late 1980’s when an

Do you enjoy a good dill pickle?  I’m in Panama at the moment and finding a delicious sour pickle is almost impossible.  In fact, it has been impossible for me so far.  So, if

The goal was to purchase a 5 pound bag of tart red cherries.  After all, I am in Michigan surrounded by the Lake and fruit orchards.  I knew they would have to be frozen

One really versatile item to have on hand in the pantry is canned tuna.  It has a long shelf life and can be used in quick salads or as the main ingredient in hearty

As a general rule, I shun sugar, all types of sugar.  Since I started avoiding it about 5 years ago, I’ve lost over 40 pounds, my cholesterol is the the ridiculously low range and

A few days ago, Marla and I were strolling around downtown Boquete shopping.  When it comes to “gourmet” groceries, it is catch as catch can!  If and when something interesting is seen on the

Recently I read that eggplant is a “super food”.  A couple of days later, I saw an article  which sought to discredit that view!  That seems to be the way the “eat this and

My Mother grew up just outside of a small town about 50 miles south of Dallas, Texas.  Cotton was King during that time and her Father raised it on the fifty acres he rented.

Wow!  Wasn’t Christmas Week wonderfully busy?!  To take a short break from the Old Guy’s home cooking, the wife, my Mother and I dined at a nearby Chili’s last evening.  Courtesy of a gift