8 dried Guajillo chilis (seeded, stemmed and reconstituted) 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped (8 oz with juices) 1/4 cup cider vinegar 3 garlic cloves 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp Mexican oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp allspice 3 tbsp olive oil
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Barbacoa – Randy’s Smoked
I created this as a tweak to a recipe I found on Reddit. First batch was 12 lbs of prime chuck roast. Go big or go home! The typical process involves creating a sauce and a Notes: For larger batches, I might use canned stewed tomatoes instead of tomatoes and water or beef broth. Guajillo… Continue reading Barbacoa – Randy’s Smoked
Barbacoa
I found this recipe on Reddit and I liked the process. Notes: Should I add brown sugar to the sauce? Fish Sauce to add umami to the sauce. Would it be better to smoke the meat on low for 2 hours then brown on a searing grill before adding to the crock pot? Probably need… Continue reading Barbacoa
Samosa
This is my attempt to create a samosa recipe from various web recipes. Credits and References: https://www.cookwithmanali.com/samosa-recipe/ https://www.bonappetit.com/story/what-is-curry https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/06/22/482779599/meet-hing-the-secret-weapon-spice-of-indian-cuisine https://www.thespruceeats.com/carom-seeds-ajwain-1957879 https://www.bonappetit.com/story/simple-turmeric-curry-recipe https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/142967/easy-garam-masala/ https://food.ndtv.com/lists/10-home-made-masalas-that-will-make-your-cooking-flavoursome-1711155 https://indiankitchenandspices.com/difference-between-curry-and-masala/ Garam Masala: Note: Dry spices weigh about half of their actually volume of water. So 15cc weighs 7.5 grams. When you buy spices, you buy them by weight so beware. 1… Continue reading Samosa
Travel Clothing
Clothing Colors and Types: All your clothing should be interchangeable. Every shirt should work with every pant. The easiest way to do this is to use mostly black and grey for winter travel and mostly greens, blues and tans for summer travel. Dress in thin layers. Avoid thick clothing. Use synthetic fibers, avoid cotton because… Continue reading Travel Clothing
Travel Towels and Soaps
Solid Soaps: You need to travel with solid soaps. They weigh much less than liquid soaps. They can be placed in your carry-on and they aren’t subject to the TSA Liquids rules. A bar of soap will last two people for almost a month on the road. Bar Soap can be stored in a flat… Continue reading Travel Towels and Soaps
Travel Chargers, Blow Dryers, and all things Electrical
If you travel outside the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the Caribbean Islands, you will need to deal with power adapters. There is a great reference online, here. NOTE: Don’t buy a block type electrical adapter if it uses the same setup for Northern Europe and Southern Europe. Most of the ones I have seen… Continue reading Travel Chargers, Blow Dryers, and all things Electrical
Travel Packing List – Last updated for Africa 2022
NOTE: Before you check your bags on an airline, take a quick photo of them with your phone. When the airline loses your baggage, they will ask you for a description of the bag. You can show them the photo. First Day Back – Impressions and Ideas: I just returned from a 10 day safari… Continue reading Travel Packing List – Last updated for Africa 2022
Delicious Recipes (1920s)
Fleischmann’s Yeast I found this booklet inside an old Hoosier Cabinet from 1919. It had fallen down beside the flour sifter. I pulled the back off the cabinet and it was there along with some old newspapers clippings. I scanned it and cleaned up the images. The original booklet was about 4 inches wide by… Continue reading Delicious Recipes (1920s)
DFW Area Antique Malls
Westside Antique Marketplace Address: 12301 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Aledo, TX 76008 Description: 10,000 square feet of treasures, carefully collected and displayed in over 70 booths Impressions: Benbrook Antique Mall Address: 9250 Benbrook Blvd, Benbrook, TX 76126 Description: Light-filled vintage shopping spot with multiple dealers selling old collectibles & memorabilia. Impressions: Lone star antique and… Continue reading DFW Area Antique Malls