Holbrook, Arizona The best green chili burrito we have ever had was at a drive-through called Aliberto’s in Holbrook, Arizona. Unexpected, yes. Maybe that adds to the memories in our mind of the perfect burrito: meat, green chili and flour tortilla. It was an unexpected treasure we found on our RoadTrip. MAPPING THE…
Month: August 2013
Fire Up with Hatch Chile
Hatch, New Mexico Hatch chiles are the star of many dishes in the cuisine of New Mexico. Green chile pork and chicken are so versatile, the robust recipes may be incorporated in stews, burritos, layer dips, enchiladas, breakfast dishes and much more. There will be more to come in our Hatch Chile recipe voyage, but…
What’s the Salmon Capital of the World?
Ketchikan, Alaska Superior salmon comes from Ketchikan, Alaska. And local canners gladly ship their product for use in salads, soups and entrees. Here’s our version of White Bean and Salmon Soup. If you don’t like salmon, substitute cooked chicken or beef. MAPPING THE DAY There are no roads that lead the Ketchikan. The only…
Meet Me for A Salad Like the Brown Derby Cobb
Hollywood, California A dramatic deconstructed salad, the famous Cobb has been a staple on our dinner table since we first tried it at the legendary Brown Derby restaurant. Each bite can be a new pairing of ingredients on your fork: creamy avocado, sharp blue cheese, juicy tomato, savory chicken, salty bacon, hard-cooked egg and crisp…
Balboa Island: Sunny California Lifestyle and Balboa Bars
Balboa Island, California Summer visitors are drawn to Balboa Island for its sunny California lifestyle. They are also lured by a famous confection called the Balboa Bar: a block of creamy vanilla ice cream, dipped into melted chocolate and coated with toppings like toasted almonds, oreo cookie crumbles or butter brittle. Our version scales the…