Chorizo stuffed poblanos with chipotle salsa
We still mean to get more of our Guatemala photos up, but for now, a recipe inspired by our trip: poblanos, charred, peeled and stuffed with a filling of chorizo, potato and cilantro, served with a slightly spicy, smoky chipotle salsa. Let me start off by affirming this is not an authentic Guatemalan recipe, nor is it a true chile rellenos, as the latter are typically … Continue reading Chorizo stuffed poblanos with chipotle salsa
Postcard from La Antigua
We arrived home quite late Friday night, after a long travel day that included a few frustrations at the Miami airport. Will write about that later. Here for now, our final “postcard” of some of the sights of La Antigua Guatemala, a place we really did fall in love with quite quickly. First, who wouldn’t love this hotel room, or the view from the rooftop … Continue reading Postcard from La Antigua
Postcard from Lago de Atitlán
Like all good postcards, this arrives after we’ve left our last location. Spending time in this spectacularly beautiful area is something I would highly recommend. We’ll write in more detail later about the various villages and activities on the lake, but for now, just a few images to pique your interest. Our home for five nights: In Panajachel, near the dock: Santo Tomás cathedral in … Continue reading Postcard from Lago de Atitlán
Postcard from Tikal #2
Enjoying our time in Guatemala immensely! We’ll write about our trip in more detail when we get home, but for now, here are a few more images from Tikal, this time of some flora & fauna we encountered on our sunrise hike through the jungle. Coati, little raccoon-like animals Ceiba tree, the “tree of life” and national tree of Guatemala. Fire ants. We walked over … Continue reading Postcard from Tikal #2
Postcard from Tikal #1
The Art of Packing
On our first trip–our honeymoon sixteen years ago–we brought one large wheeled suitcase, a smaller wheeled roll-aboard, a carry-on duffel bag, and two personal bags. That trip was 11 days, all in Great Britain, where, although neither of us had ever been, we could be relatively certain of the conditions and climate. We did not have room for souvenirs. Last year, we managed 18 days … Continue reading The Art of Packing
Steakhouse salad pizza
Not a recipe as much as just a serendipitous combination of ingredients (one that I will definitely be making again): slow roasted tomatoes, leftover steak sliced very thinly, a few slivers of red onion, some Gorgonzola, and a drizzle of olive oil. Topped with some fresh arugula after it comes out of the oven, and it’s all the flavors of a steak house salad. Yum! … Continue reading Steakhouse salad pizza
Next stop: Guatemala
While last year saw us blogging throughout the many, many months of planning, organizing, research and bookings that led up to our amazing India/Nepal trip* in October, this year we’ve been mostly silent on this blog about where this year’s vacation is. Not because it’s a secret, but because compared to last year, this was a relatively easy trip to plan. All the pieces seemed to … Continue reading Next stop: Guatemala
Pasta salad gone green & healthy
Wondering what to do with all of that delicious garlic scape-cilantro pesto you made? This pasta salad is a fantastic use for it, and now that it’s summer, is a lovely, fresh item for a picnic or backyard BBQ, or just a hot night. And using whole wheat pasta–and all of the herbs–means you don’t have to feel too guilty. And if you like peas as much … Continue reading Pasta salad gone green & healthy
Garlic scape-cilantro pesto
It’s been a busy couple of months, but now that summer is really and truly here, weekends are more laid back, and almost always include a visit to our local farmers market, right down in Union Square. The market seems to get bigger every year, with farmers selling a bounty of vegetables, fruits and herbs, free range meats, local seafood, freshly baked breads, homemade ice … Continue reading Garlic scape-cilantro pesto
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