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Tortas Frontera ...  
   

Tortas Frontera ...

... a fast food chain associated with Rick Bayless, a local chef who specializes in Mexican food. We saw it the last time we were in Chicago, but never got to try it - for the most part, it lived up to the anticipation, with this cochinita version. The pulled pork was tasty, though a bit dry, and the bread excellent - crisp and chewy. The one complaint is that portion was fairly small for what we paid. A little side of habanero sauce was included, and was super delish, with a nice citrus tone, but super hot - a single tiny drop of it would light your tongue on fire.
Miracle

December 25th 2012
Geo: 14.7247, -17.4734Miracles are a prominent theme when it comes to North American Christmas - at least, that's how the movies tell the story. Well, we experienced some miracles of our own today, though the first one is quite major - for the first time since 2005, I am actually home for Christmas!!! Albeit, I was only here until 7 AM Christmas morning, when our flight took off ... but sti ... read more
Africa » Senegal » Cape Verde Peninsula » Dakar

Senegalese Flag Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace... ... read more
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