On our property here in Panama we are blessed with fruit trees.  We knew there are banana trees because we gained ten pounds playing with banana bread recipes after sixty pounds of the fruit

My sweet wife and I have arrived to Lake Michigan, on Michigan’s western shore.  It is a little foggy today, but the picture provides some flavor of the place.  I do not believe the

Some things just go together, like fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil!  Put them on top of a home-made pizza crust and you have a memorable meal. Can “made from scratch” pizza be easy?  This

In the coffee growing areas in the mountains of Panama, a magic bush is planted between the coffee trees to add nitrogen back to the soil. In addition, its roots crack the soil allowing

It might be called a “casserole”, but don’t bunch up your face with scorn when you say it.  You will enjoy it!   Plus, the best part is that there are leftovers to enjoy

I don’t know what is fresh from the field where you are.  In my neck of the woods, beautiful green and red cabbage is being harvested and is on sale in produce departments everywhere.

The truth is that Chinese restaurant fried rice is usually dry and uninspired.  I like oriental food way too much to let that go without an alternative.  Particularly, fried rice should be flavorful, chock

As warmer weather gets closer, my mind turns to dishes that are quickly made and cold.  One of my favorites in this category is Chicken Salad.  There are all sorts of variations on this theme, including

It is Good Friday in the Republic of Panama. Yesterday, as we drove down the mountain with our two electricians to their bus stops, I asked as best I could if a party would be

One of the best things about meat loaf is making sandwiches from the leftovers!  Of course, you have to make one first.  A number of years ago I really got into meat loaves.  I