God Bless America
This past week a lady asked me if she could come to my home and learn more about the trips I take to China. From her accent, I knew that she was not born in the USA. When she came, I asked her to tell [...]
Life on the Amazon
This last week I had the privilege to visit the Amazon and spend a few days going up and down the river. This is the largest river in the world. I flew from Lima, Peru to Iquitos, Peru. This is a city that is only [...]
A Window into Peru — An Amazing Country
On the west side of South America is the land of Peru. It has an incredible history. The people that live in Peru rival the Egyptians, the Chinese, and the Mayans. They were builders who left monuments that still stand solid today. Machu Picchu is [...]
Make Your Own Delicious Tomato Sauce
Home canning and freezing are good ways to have nutritious food products on hand. Fresh, quality produce preserves well for later use. It’s even better when you are able to grow your own. Be sure to follow a reputable canning guide to avoid food safety [...]
Kids Say the Darnedest Things
This past week my nephew came home from his mission to Ireland. As we all gathered to see him come through the customs door in Salt Lake City, it was fun to take an inventory of which kids he had seen and which ones had been [...]
Smoked Turkey Pockets
6 pita pockets, halved 1/2 cup mayonnaise 12 slices smoked turkey 2 avocados, peeled and sliced 3 tomatoes, sliced Grill and At Home On a hot grill, heat pita pockets until thoroughly warmed. Open pita pockets and spread mayonnaise inside on both sides. Insert turkey, [...]
Food Creates Travel Memories
Whenever I travel, my mind flashes back to my favorite class at Brigham Young University. As I neared my senior year, I missed taking a class in the nutrition department. The only class that I could work into my schedule was one on foods from around [...]
Bring in the Lunar New Year
The world's biggest holiday begins on January 31 and ends on February 15. Anyone who has traveled to Asia during the Lunar New Year will be aware of this huge holiday. My first experience of it was when I was in Hawaii years ago. I [...]
Peru, an Amazing Country
I have been forever amazed to travel and learn more about the world's cultures. Peru is one of the most fascinating places that I have ever traveled. It is a mix of the original people that lived here and the European people who came after [...]
Dried Apples: Easy to Do and Great to Eat
Drying is the oldest method of preserving food. Ancient peoples didn't have refrigerators, freezers, tin cans or jars. They simply used the sun to dry fruits and meat for jerky. As the food dries, its natural sugars become concentrated and the flavors intensify. You don't have [...]
