One of the things I love is cool phrases. I thought this to be very cool. It was on my pizza box.

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This photo was taken at Woodlands Park in The Woodlands, Texas.

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This photo was taken at Sam Houston Park Huntsville, Texas.

Magnolia Flower

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There are many views and photos of The Alamo, but this one I took is a rarity. Nobody every thinks to look between the trees and shoot from the side.

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I took this Longhorn photo at George Ranch Historical Park. http://www.georgeranch.org/

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Living in Houston one can come into contact with many different nationalities, Columbian being one of them. The Columbian people area proud people and rightfully so. They have some of the best food in the World. Today, I decided to cook the Columbian Stew known as Sancocho. You can make it with different meats, so I chose pork. This stew has the following vegetables,roots, and spices:

Yucca Root, Guineo-Banana, Potato, Auyuma-Pumpkin squash, tomato, onions, garlic, paprika, cilantro(coriander), and salt.

I love the exotic non-native mixture. These roots and vegetables are something that you will not find in many parts of the United States.

I varied the recipe a bit, but the basic recipe I used is located here:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sancocho/

Give Sancocho a try and I gurantee you will be glad you did.

Sancocho- Columbian Stew

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This photo that I took  is of the Tybee Island  Lighthouse in Georgia.

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When eating salad, I am always amazed by the colors of vegetables available. You can truly create a rainbow of colors. This salad has spinach, romaine lettuce, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, red, yellow, and orange bell pepper. For the centerpiece, I have 16/20 size shrimp sauteed in garlic, olive oil, and lemon pepper. For the vegetarians out there, just drop the shrimp and come up with your own protein alternative.

You can use the dressing of your choosing. I prefer a combination of olive oil and lemon.

Remember to gather your ingredients.

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Chop your vegetables to the size and shape of your liking.

Saute your Shrimp about six minutes. Cook until a light pink.

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Arrange your vegetables. Place your shrimp in the center. Enjoy!

Rainbow Shrimp Salad

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This photo was taken in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee near the edge of the Smoky Mountains.

Smoky Mountain Sunset

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This photo was taken in Natchez, Mississippi. I believe it is Isle Of Capri Casino boat.

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