Classic Traditional Potato Salad Recipe Ingredients 3 to 4 pounds potatoes (about 6–8 medium potatoes) 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved 2 teaspoons salt (for boiling) ¼ cup pickle juice 4 hard-boiled eggs 1 cup diced dill pickles 1 cup diced celery [...]
German Potato Salad with Bacon & Herbs Ingredients 4 small red potatoes 4 small white potatoes 1 clove garlic, quartered 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 10 slices bacon, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 tablespoons flour 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth [...]
Rice Vegetable Salad Ingredients 2 cups uncooked rice (white, brown, or wild blend all work) 1 cup black beans (canned or precooked and drained) ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ green bell pepper, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh parsley ½ cup chopped [...]
When most people think of Peru, the image that comes to mind is the mist-shrouded peaks of Machu Picchu. Yet long before the Inca Empire, other civilizations flourished along Peru’s coast—leaving behind remarkable structures like Huaca Pucllana, an adobe pyramid in the heart of Lima. [...]
Meatloaf in an Onion Ingredients (Serves 6) 1 pound lean ground beef 1 egg 1/4 cup cracker crumbs 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 6 large onions, peeled and halved horizontally 6 sheets [...]
During my travels through Thailand, I was constantly struck by how spirituality is seamlessly woven into everyday life. One of the most beautiful and symbolic examples of this is the spirit house—or san phra phum—found outside homes, businesses, and temples all across the country. These [...]
On one of my many visits to Thailand, I came across an unforgettable scene—a group of young novice monks, their bright orange robes vivid against the early morning light, standing in a quiet line. Each boy rested his hand on the shoulder of the one [...]
Ball Toss Ice Cream: A Fun DIY Treat for Families Ingredients 3/4 cup whole milk (or flavored milk) 1 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract If you’re looking for a sweet way to combine family [...]
Tucked along the Indian Creek Scenic Byway in southeastern Utah is a sandstone cliff etched with hundreds of mysterious symbols, animals, and human figures. Known today as Newspaper Rock, it’s more than just a historical landmark to me—it’s a place deeply woven into the fabric [...]
Cornish Hen in a Backpack Ingredients (Serves 2) 1 Cornish hen 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 3 medium-sized rocks (about the size of your fist) 18-inch sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil 2-inch-thick stack of newspaper Optional: 2–3 small red potatoes + 1 [...]
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