2020 was an awkward year as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. In many places there were grocery stores with empty shelves. Some Americans are spoiled people who are used to having everything. This is of course my opinion through observation. Many restaurants were shut down and people had to cook their own food. Quite a few Americans struggled having to live like many people live around the globe without restaurants available. When things do not go your way one must adapt. This year I focused more on my Mexican and German cooking, Soups, and Bean dishes, but also adapted to not having certain items readily available at the store. With this change, I was able to learn more culinary techniques, and apply them to even more delicious dishes. The one thing I am happy to see is more people learning to prepare their own food. That is a plus for 2020! Food is very important for the mind, body, and spirit. With that said, here is my 2020 year in food. Just a sampling of the 240 plus home meals I cooked this year. Bon Appetite!
Posts Tagged ‘Digital photography’
The Year In Food 2020
Posted: January 1, 2021 in FoodTags: BBQ, Culinary, Digital photography, German, Irish, Korean, macro photo, Mexican, Thai
Christmas In Motion On A Rainy Night
Posted: December 4, 2020 in PhotographyTags: Christmas, Digital photography, Houston Texas, Photography, Texas, Travel and Tourism, United States
Martin Die’s, Jr. State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 25, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: Camping, Canoes and Kayaks, Digital photography, Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Paddling, Texas, Travel and Tourism
A beautiful state park in East Texas with some of the best paddling trails in Texas. Here are a few photos from my trip. For more informationĀ https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/martin-dies-jr
Degray Lake Resort State Park 2020
Posted: July 21, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: arkansas, Degray Lake Resort, Digital photography, Travel and Tourism, United States
Degray lake is a beautiful state park in Arkansas that offers great facilities, wildlife, and a place to relax. Here are a few photos I took. For more information check it out hereĀ https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/degray-lake-resort-state-park
Petit Jean State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 21, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: arkansas, Digital photography, Petit Jean State Park, Travel and Tourism, United States
Located in the Petit Jean River Valley of Arkansas is a beautiful state park with many hiking trails, a swimming pool, tennis courts, lake, fishing, etc. I really liked Cedar Falls. If you look close you will see the falls in the hole. The valley was amazing! The rock formations are called the turtles and the cave is Rock Cave. Here are a few of my photos while hiking several areas. For more information visit here https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park
Mount Nebo State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 20, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: arkansas, Digital photography, Mount Nebo State Park, Travel and Tourism, United States
A few photos from my visit to this exceptional park in Arkansas. In the Bible Mount Nebo is the place where Moses died. Perhaps the name for this park is derived from the similarities in mountains. These photos were taken along the rim trail. To learn more about this park visit here https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mount-nebo-state-park
Mount Magazine State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 20, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: arkansas, Digital photography, Mount Magazine State Park, Ozark Mountains, Quachita Mountains, Travel and Tourism
2,753 feet above the Petit Jean River Valley lies Mount Magazine. It is full of fantastic views, activities, wildlife, and excellent accommodations. For more information visit here https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mount-magazine-state-park
Beavers Bend State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 18, 2020 in PhotographyTags: Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow Oklahoma, Digital photography, Hochatown Oklahoma, Travel and Tourism
A while back I researched this area, and I wanted to travel there a few years back, but it was heavily flooded. This year there was no flood and I was looking for an escape free of people and full of fresh air. Beavers Bend State Park answered the call perfectly. It is like a one stop shop for adventure with horseback riding, zip lines, a train, kayaking, hiking, paddle boats, a marina with house boat rental, trout fishing, a lodge, cabins, wood and American Indian art by Choctaw Indians, and wildlife and nature. A few of my photos and a link to their pageĀ https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/422