I’m very fortunate to have been involved in quite a few rescues over the past few decades and each time I feel as if I am part of something so much bigger than life. It’s truly as if I am in the presence of an angel. Rescues are often heart-wrenching…

In terms of pure depth of flavor, West Africa cuisine reigns supreme. Umami, the Fifth Taste after sweet, sour, bitter, salty is like a deep well of savoriness. Your tongue wants to curl around it and let it course around your taste buds. Here are the ingredients that bring this…

Chicago Dog aficionados are adamant about one thing, and that is ketchup must never be placed on our sacred Chicago Dogs. Yes, there is a valid reason here and while an out-of-towner may make the mistake of soiling our Chicago Dog with red slime, it pays to learn why we…

In my Senior year of college, I applied to become a Peace Corps Volunteer. It had been my plan since I first heard JFK’s speech on the establishment of the Peace Corps. “World peace and human progress” sounded right to me. The letter came soon after I graduated. I knew…

Cuba is the land of time capsuled 50’s American Cars. But unlike in their Big neighbor to the north, these cars are workhorses, daily drivers, as well as the most fun Taxis on earth. Garage Queens spend their lives in the dark What were once proud products of America’s assembly line dominance, modified each year to the delight…

When you cook, do you follow a recipe to the word, or do you immerse yourself in the journey? I love to cook, for me it’s like a daily work of art and consumable too. Most times I’m inspired and wake up with a vision of culinary nirvana. …

Those are fighting words, sure to bring out the proverbial gloves. I am convinced that we all see our first Jollof Rice as the absolute best with all subsequent versions just a poor and failed attempt. It was my first time in Kumasi, Ghana, the capitol of the Ashanti. My…

Halfway between Kouve and Tokpli in the Maritime Region, Gboto was where I discovered the best breakfast of my life. Growing up in Midwestern US, breakfast was traditionally dull. Cereal with milk, or bacon and eggs and toast with jam. Tasty but not at all a balanced meal, nothing really…

There is a reason why the closest restaurant to LAX is an In-N-Out, on a stellar corner location at that. Lines of rental cars flush with wide-eyed out-of-staters, either starting on their voyage or getting their last hit of The Greatest Burger Experience await their turn at the take-out window. Fresh Burger Patty …