I'd really like hear someone say what we do that's good. I'm so so SO tired of hearing of all the things that are wrong. For once, PLEASE can I hear something good? And after you fire at me all these things that are wrong and I fire back and all you say is, "I don't know." Really? That's all you got? You have ALL these answers to the world's problems but mine. I don't know? Then maybe, just participate, figure out the system, then try to correct it before you just start pointing … [Read more...]
Bogota Day 1…or why you don’t get me started on politics.
In case you were wondering, no I didn't get the same symptoms as last time. Headache, yes. Nausea, no. Feel like death? NO! Thank baby jebus!! I can't imagine feeling like that EVER AGAIN! The rooms are lux and gorgeous. But I miss Steve. They kind of are wasted on just me. The big bed? Still only sleep on my side. Nice fluffy comforter? Hate it. I feel like I'm drowning in down with that thing AND it's too hot. Shower? Beautiful, but there's no where to put your foot to … [Read more...]
The Weekly Recap…and pantry cleaning update
In my effort to try to step up my blog posts, I thought I would try to start a weekly recap. *shrugs* Hopefully I can keep this up. If not, I'll be like one of those hundreds of blogs that just fall off the radar due to life. This blog isn't a monetary thing for me...it's - I don't know what it is. A catalyst to make me be more creative in the kitchen as opposed to simply following recipes? Yeah, that sounds good! LOL Ah yes...hamburgers at Agadon, bandeja paisa (OMG too much food), … [Read more...]
Slow Braised Guajillo Pepper Beef
So, I had set out to recreate this Slow-Braised Guajillo Pepper Beef from Agave Azul: I didn't quite make it. But I figured, as long as it was tasty, it didn't really matter. What DOES matter is the cut of meat for this recipe. The round roast I used wasn't the best choice. Chuck roast? Short ribs? YUP! Round roast? HELLTODANO! It's just not the right cut for this recipe. OR, it needs to be larger and submerged in more sauce than I … [Read more...]
Hasta Luego Colombia!
I am finally home! YAY! I had set my alarm for 5:30 since I had already packed and showered the night before. All I needed to do this morning was throw my jammies in the my luggage, brush my teeth, wash my face, put my toiletries bag in the suitcase and then pack up whatever was left laying around that I forgot. So, here's what 2 weeks worth of unused Sofitel products look like: Yes, yes that is 19 bars of soap, 6 bottles of shower gel, 10 bottles of lotion, 9 bottles of shampoo, 8 … [Read more...]
Gastronomique Tour de Colombia v2.9
Last full day in Bogota! YAY! Today is a tour of a site for a school. Without getting into too much detail, our programs help train those in the military and judiciary fields in Colombia. So, we were touring a site that will cost muchos pesos to fix up. I mean fix-er upper doesn't even DESCRIBE this location. Some of the classrooms smell HORRID! The roof is like clay that's covered in moss and falling apart. Anyway, it's a mess. So that was Thursday morning. I have a TON of pictures, … [Read more...]
Gastronomique Tour de Colombia v2.7
I miss popcorn. Not that they don't have it here, I just miss the way I make it...in my kitchen....with my S and my M. I miss when I do something good or if something bad happens at work, I miss that I can't immediately tell S. I have to pick the text messages to send...or else the phone bill will be astronomical! Three days....three more days. At least it's been a productive two weeks. I've FINALLY gotten a good, working workbook for them to build on. Now, I just need to show them how … [Read more...]
Gastronomique Tour de Colombia v2.6
I'm tired...downright exhausted, actually. The work isn't easy. The late nights and early mornings are tiring. The simple fact that I don't sleep well at night cause I miss S is the worst! I toss...I turn...I wake up frequently cause I'm just not comfortable! *pout* So, today was a really long one. I think I'm totally cross-eyed from making this workbook for them to use. I keep getting lost and forgetting where I left off. I get distracted easily...Oh! Shinies! *snort* … [Read more...]