We went to Thailand! Thailand has been our dream destination for quite a while, but we never had enough vacation time to accommodate the 24+ hour travel days and all of the sights we wanted to see. We finally found a two-week block and jetted off to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and an island near Phuket. Traveling through Thailand, overall, is enjoyable because the Thai people are generally exceedingly polite, it is easy to communicate in English, and the domestic flights … Continue reading
Although you can’t have a Cuban feast without black beans, there are also other important components of the meal to consider. Rice and chicken are essential, and fried plantains make for a sweet palate cleanser. I swapped the plantains with baked sweet potatoes because I had them on hand. Once the necessary elements have been prepared, load up your plate and fill your belly! Start by preparing the chicken. Get a smaller 3 to 3.5 pound chicken, and spatchcock it. … Continue reading
If there is one thing David misses about Miami, it’s the abundance of Cuban fast food restaurants. I have also given in to their deliciousness. Flavorful chicken, black beans, rice, and plantains sometimes even find their way into our suitcases and back to DC. To celebrate summer freedom, I tried to recreate the meal at home. And these black beans are worth smuggling over state lines. We ate them as part of our Cuban feast, in breakfast burritos, in dinner … Continue reading