A little bit about me
Hi, I'm Karen. Spend a few minutes with me as I travel the back roads of New England and beyond. I'll share with you great food, interesting places and enjoyable pastimes that I find along the way....no matter where in the world I happen to be.
Monthly Archives: January 2012
My Version Of Cuban Pork With Black Beans and Rice
Cuban pork with black beans and rice is a favorite of mine. When my husband and I lived in Florida, this succulent pork dish called lechon asado was common at many restaurants. If you are familiar with my blog, you … Continue reading
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Tagged black beans and rice, Caribbean, cuban pork, food, lechon asado, mojo, Recipes, slow roasted pork
98 Comments
Friends, Families and Memories
Friends, families and memories…some of the most important things in our lives. Circumstances can suddenly change our whole way of thinking and in the way we deal with issues that effect us all. Sometimes, we are just innocent bystanders to … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, award, blogging, family, food, friends, memories, priceless
102 Comments
Moroccan Chicken Stew
If it is a cold day, you might be thinking about a hot bowl of soup for dinner. Soup is always warm and inviting but you might want something just a little more substantial for your main meal of the … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken, chicken stock, couscous, food, homemade chicken stock, Moroccan Chicken Stew, Recipes, vegetarian
87 Comments
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers Two Ways
After the excesses of the holiday season for the last few weeks, it is natural to think about eating a little healthier and a little lighter. As you are well aware, the Mediterranean diet is considered one of the world’s … Continue reading
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Tagged food, greek salad, healthy, mediterranean diet, Recipes, stuffed peppers, vegetarian
67 Comments
Spaghetti Alle Vongole / Spaghetti With Clams
While traveling in Italy, we enjoyed many fresh seafood dishes that were simply prepared. One such classic dish was spaghetti alle vongole, Italian for spaghetti with clams. This dish will vary through the regions, cities and restaurants but always includes … Continue reading
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Tagged food, Italian, pasta, Recipes, spagheti alle vongole, spaghetti with clams, white clam sauce
108 Comments
Black-eyed Pea Risotto
How many of you celebrated New Year’s Day eating black-eyed peas to bring you good luck for the New Year? Did you eat Texas Caviar, Hoppin’ John, or just the black-eyed peas heated straight out of the can with a … Continue reading
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Tagged black eyed pea, food, good luck, ham hocks, new years day, pork and sauerkraut, Recipes, risotto
56 Comments
Best Of The Year 2011
As I look back on 2011, it was a memorable year for me. At the end of May, I decided to start my blog, Back Road Journal. Going from the fear of how do I start a blog to being … Continue reading
