Sandy is a cookbook author, culinary teacher, and chef
while Steve acts as Chief Taster, confidant, and chauffeur.
Welcome fellow locavores!
Here we share with you the culinary hidden gems and under-appreciated talents from the four corners of the United States as my husband Steve and I seek out all things unforgettably yummy in our great nation.
Amazing chefs, farmers markets, outstanding recipes, culinary tricks & tips – and let’s not forget the wineries: we will share all our knowledge and great finds with you!
We hope you’ll chime in with your own raves too!
We look forward to seeing you here, and on the road.
Sandy,
A traveling locavore.
OUR LATEST CULINARY ADVENTURES
Our First Rodeo Durango CO
You know how people say "this is not my first rodeo"? Well this was our first rodeo, that we attended while in Durango CO! Our First Rodeo Durango CO Both Steve and I have watched rodeos on television. But actually enjoying a rodeo in person was something that we both...
Scenic Drive to Silverton and Ouray
What a truly scenic drive it was to Silverton and Ouray from Durango!!! Steve and I are constantly in awe of the beauty that G-d created in this amazing country of ours. Scenic Drive to Silverton and Ouray As I mentioned in my previous post, we had been to Silverton...
Thee Pitts Again BBQ
Since we were traveling with our friends, Sandee and Mack Pitts we knew exactly where we should have lunch on our day trip to Silverton, Colorado. With a name like Thee Pitts Again BBQ it was a "no brainer". The four of us just had to see what Thee Pitts Again was all...
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Durango was filled with cool things to explore. Not the least of those was the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum The D and SNG (Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum) is so much more...
Strater Hotel Durango Colorado
An unexpected treat from having brunch at The Diamond Belle Saloon, was that it was in the historic Strater Hotel in Durango Colorado! Strater Hotel Durango Colorado The Strater Hotel opened in 1887. According to the info that I picked up at the front desk: "The...
Happy Labor Day 2024
Happy Labor Day 2024! Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Labor Day? Why we celebrate Labor Day 2024 As far back as the 19th century in the United States, and at the same time as the Industrial Revolution here. labor unions began to form. Their focus was to fight...
RECIPES
Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake
Yummy Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake is from the soon to be released book The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers.
I received a review copy of Shelby Kinnard’s and Simone Harounian’s new book on “instant healthy meals for managing diabetes” last week and couldn’t wait to dive in because all of the recipes sounded so delicious. I don’t think it matters whether or not you are diabetic, these recipes are healthful and quite tasty. The recipes are also great for anyone following the Keto Diet! And, because life is short so we should eat dessert first, I started my foray into The Diabetes Cookbook for Electric Pressure Cookers with the Crustless Key Lime Cheesecake!
OUR LATEST RECIPES
Air Fryer Garlic Ciabatta Bread
Air Fryer Garlic Ciabatta Bread is a thing of beauty! It's so easy to make - and OH SO GOOD!!! When Steve and I were looking for the perfect RV for us to live and travel in full time, we looked for one that did not have an oven. From previous experiences with our...
The Wedge Salad Cajun Style
Still in New Orleans, and feeling the summer heat already, made me want summertime meals. Particularly salad for supper. So the other night I decided to make The Wedge Salad Cajun Style because I adore the flavors of The Big Easy. My recipe was inspired by the one in...
Tasting Alaska Potato Chip Crusted Salmon
As I mentioned in my last post, I'm working on a series of 50 eCookbooks - one for each state. I just completed the second book in the series "Tasting Alaska: one bite at a time". It will be available for purchase, along with the first book Tasting Alabama. So I...
Alabama Style Beef Stew
I had this idea for a very ambitious project for quite a while now. I wanted to write a series of 50 eCookbooks, you read that correctly 50 eCookbooks, one for each state that we have lived in, in our RV, plus Hawaii and Alaska that we went to on vacations. I'm so...
Reigniting Your Passion for Home Cooking
Are you wondering how you can be reigniting your passion for home cooking? Most people are aware that they should be cooking at home more often than not. However, with busy lives, it isn't so easy to stand at the stove and make lovely wholesome meals. A lot of people...
3 Ways to Improve Your Cooking Skills Today
Cooking can be such a therapeutic and rewarding exercise, but it’s fair to say that it isn’t always easy to whip up something delicious. Cooking requires patience and skill, and this is something that puts many people off from ever wanting to step foot in the...
4 Factors to Consider When Planning Fruit Desserts
Fresh fruits are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and trace minerals beneficial to the body. The more fresh fruits you consume, the higher the chances of strengthening your immune system. There are several ways to incorporate fruits into your diet, including...
Secret to Cooking Delicious Meat
If you love to eat meat and you want to learn how to cook it more successfully, there are a lot of things you can do to make that a reality. The truth is that cooking delicious meat might be easier than you assume, and it’s the kind of thing that you are always going...
