Day 1: Getting from Bogotá to El Cocuy, Colombia

25. January 2010 El Cocuy, Colombia 6
Our connecting flight in Fort Lauderdale was delayed a couple of hours because of a snowstorm in the northeast, but we managed to get in Bogotá, Colombia before sunset. Señor Samuel was holding up a piece of paper with our names on it as soon as we exited the El Dorado Airport Customs. He was ...

Tassimo Home Brewing System

15. January 2010 Kitchen Gadget Reviews 0
Imagine my delight when I saw a big box on my chair after being out of the office for two weeks. My co-workers gathered around to watch me unpack the Tassimo Home Brewing System from Kraft Foods. I had the public relations agency specifically send me a sample to test at work where coffee connoisseur ...

Pork Tomatillo Soup

11. January 2010 Pork, Soups, Stocks + Sauces 0
As much as I would like to take credit for this very satisfying soup, I’m unable to because I recreated it from memory after the Dr. made it this winter. I remember walking in his apartment and saying that his place smelled like Taco Mix, the taco stand in his neighborhood. Apparently, it was the ...

Where to eat in New Orleans, Louisiana: Cochon

21. December 2009 New Orleans 0
Cochon is French for my favorite animal in the world and its menu–and decor–had my name all over it, but sadly, I too have my limits when it comes to fatty foods. We had a couple of martinis at the bar while we waited to be seated. It’s a huge space but uncomfortably humid. By ...

Where to eat in New Orleans, Louisiana: MiLa Restaurant

18. December 2009 New Orleans 0
MiLa was a breathe of fresh air after inhaling smog all weekend. MiLa was like a clean bath after being submerged in lard and butter. I know those comparisons are preposterous, but I can’t stress enough how clean my palate was after our lunch at MiLa. For several days in New Orleans, I’ve been treated ...