Travel-Inspired Cooking and Eating

Mexico on my Mind

January 19, 2012 by Stormy Sweitzer · 2 Comments

Each day last week, I woke to the sound of the surf and the chatter of pigeons which, like clockwork, flocked to the rafters above our window at exactly 6:30 am. Usually, I’m an early riser, but I was on vacation. Kind of. My husband and I went with the intention of working on a [...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun, Travel-Inspired Cooking and Eating · Tagged With: coffee, fish, fruit, honey, Mexico, nuts, seafood, tacos, travel

Maoomba 2012: Lions & Google & Food, Oh My!

January 5, 2012 by Stormy Sweitzer · 1 Comment

I am so excited for 2012, I can’t even express it clearly. If you had a crazy 2011 – and I know of a LOT of people who did, then maybe you can understand what I’m feeling. So, wanting to help nudge the new year in a direction I truly want it to go, [...]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Travel-Inspired Cooking and Eating · Tagged With: classes, consulting, Maoomba, travel

A Bowl in One – Quick and Easy (and healthy too!) Asian Rice Bowls

September 22, 2011 by Stormy Sweitzer · Leave a Comment

Spicy pork rice bowl with fresh vegetables

When I’m in the mood for something filling but not heavy, tasty but healthy, I turn to rice bowls. They are the perfect gluten-free easy meal.

Filed Under: All of Maoomba's Recipes, Cooking Tips & Techniques, Eating at Home, Travel-Inspired Cooking and Eating · Tagged With: Asian, dairy-free, easy, entree, gluten-free, rice, vegetarian option

Taking a trip to Belize without leaving the kitchen

September 1, 2011 by Stormy Sweitzer · 4 Comments

A Belize-inspired vegetarian side dish of coconut rice with the tropical flavors of cashews and pineapple.

Filed Under: Eating with Friends, Travel-Inspired Cooking and Eating · Tagged With: Belize, cashews, coconut, pineapple, rice, vegan, vegetarian

Viva [Venezuelan] Vegan! Terry Hope Romero’s New Cookbook

November 2, 2010 by Stormy Sweitzer · 1 Comment

Terry Hope Romero recently released her latest cookbook: Viva Vegan!: 200 Authentic and Fabulous Recipes for Latin Food Lovers . Thumbing through the index, I realized she must be Venezuelan. Sure, she includes recipes from all across Latin America, but I was immediately biased when I saw the words arepas, mechada, caraotas, and cachapas.