O.K. So here is a follow up and praise to my favorite latino food menudo. Menudo is said to have hangover curing characteristics. The medicinal broth made with the second and third section of cows stomach (tripe), hominy and chiles replenishes vitamins A and C. The posole soothes the stomach and stimulates the gastric juices. Here is the recipe to … [Read more...]
Alaskan Cod a la Moab: Warm thoughts for coming fall chill.
As summer fades into a memorable bliss and cooler fall temps descend upon us I recall this favorite summer time dish of mine. This hearty, flavorful yet economical recipe is great. If you don't live in a costal area as I used to back in the day, this sure suffices in the middle of the desert for a seafood fix. The optional additions suggested at … [Read more...]
Yucatan Style Beef, Chevre, Rice and Black Bean Burritos
Serves: 4-8 2lbs Beef Cubes - 1inch thick (I used the trimmings of rib eye steak rib bone meat), Diced Stew meat works well for this too. 1 Tablespoon Oil 1 teaspoon Cumin Ground Pinch Ground Cloves 1 teaspoon Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Paprika 1 teaspoon Chile Powder 1 teaspoon Achiote (ground annatto seed) 3 cloves Garlic chopped fine 1 bay leaf 1 … [Read more...]
Ragin Cajun Rigatoni Pasta with Chicken, Andoullie and Tasso Ham in a Mushroom Creole Cream Sauce
I made this ahead and assembled the separate ingredients on the trail. I do recommend complete assembly at home and simply reheating on the trail for even quicker cooking and clean up. Some of my newer recipes will be more specifically geared towards this; however, here is the basic outline: Serves 4-6 1lb Penne Pasta Ð Pre cooked 1 Tbs. Oil … [Read more...]
My Urban Vice: How I Brew Coffee in Camp
Okay, picture it. Backcountry adventure for three days: dirt roads far from the luxuries of civilization. Like strip malls, speed bumps, and Starbucks. Can you handle it? At the 2007 Expedition Trophy, my friends Graham and Connie couldn't. On the second morning, I spied them rolling into camp with a pair of those unmistakable white cups with … [Read more...]
A Rusty Jeep…A Pit BBQ = The Rusty Jeep Pit BBQ, Port Aransas, Texas
Hurricane Ike recently decimated the Texas coastline and left much along the Galveston coast and in land unrecognizable. Days before landfall Ike's path was predicted to punish a different part of the Texas coastline and devastate an area that I have grown to love over the last decade. The devastation in Galveston and the near miss in Port … [Read more...]
MissionOuray: Jeep Jamboree USA 2008
“MissionOuray” An experienced first timers Jeep Jamboree ride along! Mark M. DeNittis September 12th- 14th, 2008 The phone call came last minute on Wednesday night (9.10.08) from editor, Frank (n’beans) Ledwell, “can you be in Ouray, Colorado this Friday to ride along with the folks of Jeep Jamboree USA?” “Sure, I can leave after my class … [Read more...]
I’m hungry, and I have a Jeep ….
The dazzling adventures of the dudes of 7 Bar Grille shall begin. Since we're talking about beginnings, we need an appetizer. Hang on to your pants .... … [Read more...]