Tropical Cooking Frenzy Report & “Nuts about Coconuts” 
It has been a very intense work-and-life week. As I always remind my mom "If I do not call you it's because I am cooking up a storm, ...unable to stop, visiting or sending text messages via cellphone. You are free to call, but if I do not answer you know what is going on: I am creating my next masterpiece! (Ha! I know, it sounds sooo obsolete! text messages?, well, yes...that is still very much used here in Panama, but to tell you the truth I would rather call, send an e-mail, AND...if I am really, really, really inspired, I'll pay you a visit and take over your kitchen!) How about that? It sounds like a threat, doesn't IT?
Using some of my mind-reading super powers (and by reading your e-mail requests...of course), I know you have been waiting for the latest event-update and at least ONE luscious recipe. You see what I mean??? Am I right or what? Anyhow, it is good to know that you miss our cooking adventures, AND no! I didn't bake myself. LOL. Well, just a little bit 
Due to my temporary absence, one of our readers inquired if I have baked myself into an "empanada." Although I WOULD rather prefer to be wrapped in a home-made delicacy and delicious puff pastry, I have to admit that the whole empanada idea is kind of sexy.
To kick UP the spice, this is what we have been cooking recently:
- A great article on International Food Blogs , by Chef Elena, has been published in Revista Mosaico (Mosaico Magazine from LaPrensa newspaper in Panama). The internet edition is available HERE: Food Blogs - Gastronomía en Internet (ES). In her article she makes reference to the following, well known food blogs in English: Jamie´s Diary, Benjamin Christie, The Traveler´s Lunchbox, chez pim, Peru Food, Cooking Diva, Nordljus, Slashfood. In Spanish: Apuntes de Cocina, Mil Sabores, El Amor por la Cocina, Sumito Estévez, Cocinalia, Historia de la Gastronomía
- Sadly enough, I was NOT able to make it to the Panamanian Chefs Club workshop on Coconut. I just got there in time to enjoy what they had all prepared. The first Laboratory was on CORN. The theme this time: COCONUT, one of my very favorite foods. Take a look at the next two videos: the first is on HOW TO HANDLE, OPEN AND GET THE FOOD FROM A COCONUT. The second is Chef Charlie Collins preparing traditional Panamanian Cocada with a twist: Coconut Candy with Banana.
Come on, do not be shy...we KNOW you LOVE coconut! Get the scoop on how to handle it here:
A video on how to prepare Panamanian Coconut Candy with Banana:
If you are nuts about coconuts as much as we are, take a moment to learn about THE FACTS, and enjoy some of my delectable creations: Coconut Meringue Pie, Cococnut-Chocolate Flan, Orange and Coconut Pudding, Pan de Coco ES (Coconut Bread), Keki de Coco y Miel ES (Coconut-Ginger Cookies), Cake de Zanahoria y Coco ES (Carrot-Coconut Cake), Delicia de Coco ES (Coconut Delight).
Tomorrow I'll report on a fantastic TEAM BUILDING event that took place a few days ago for DELL Panama.
Now, ...back to the kitchen
M
Let's celebrate BlogDay2006! It is going to be a fantastic event, do not miss it. The deadline: August 31, 2006. To participate, read the guidelines HERE, and let's cook up something yummy for that special day...
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- Tasty Recipes - Chef Melissa's recipe and post index
- Blogs that Cook - A delicious, international food Blog Directory
- Paladares Unidos - Chef Melissa's Cooking blog en Español
Tags: coconuts, food blogs, cookingdiva, cooking, panama, recipes, food & drink, food, video blog
- by Chef Melissa
- August 20, 2006
- 6:17 pm
Links Favoritos
Panama
- Presidencia de Panamá
- Autoridad de Turismo Panamá
- Clasificados Encuentra24
- Municipio de Panamá
- * Panama Hotels - Veneto Hotel
- Panama America
- La Prensa Web
The world is talking, are you listening?
- Cocinerita - Aristóloga
- Anne Walker's Kalu Yala
- Boquete Guide
- ChowTrek - Road Feasts
- Cabbage Soup Diet
- Global Voices
Panama Restaurants
- Chef Rafael Ciniglio - Restaurante Las Americas
- Ten Bistro by Fabien Migny
- La Posta Panama
- Chef Clara Icaza - Limoncillo
- Chef Willy Diggelmann - 1985
Personal Chefs
Latinolicious
Blogs That Cook
Comentarios
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Jacqueline ivette santamaria gonzalez dice en Los Mejores Restaurantes - Places to Visit in Panama: Mosto Bistro (Chiriqui)
La próxima vez que este por panamá , los visitare .
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Dan dice en Hot & Delicious from the Tropics: Luscious Thai Truffles
They sound delicious! I’ll definitely be giving these a try.
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Manuel dice en Arroz con Frijoles Negros y Chimichurri de Culantro - Black Beans and Rice with Culantro Chimichurri
Great job!
Archives
Recetas Deliciosas
- La Receta del Dia: “Croquetas Doradas de Atun y Huevo”
- From the Tropics: Champagne Sorbet
- Pastel de camote y carne molida
- La Receta del Dia: Salsa Picante de Mani (para ensaladas, aves y pescados)
- What’s cooking in my kitchen?
- Horneado de Salmón
- La Receta del Dia: Cheesecake de Mango
- The Joy of Garlic: Olive Roasted Head of Garlic
- Una Delicia Tropical: Cake de Pixbae y Naranja
- La Receta del Dia: Guisado de pollo con hongos, garbanzos, nueces y pasitas
Comments
08.21.06 at 03:19 AM |
That coconut sure was in for a rough time! But it gave up its goodness for a worthy cause.
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08.21.06 at 07:14 AM |
Oh yes Neil, poor little coconut—-BUT it was all worth it
08.21.06 at 11:44 AM |
Wow great blog….makes me hungry looking at all your pics
08.24.06 at 03:57 PM |
Todas las recetas se ven muy buenas, voy a probar la de coco y almendras y luego te cuento que tal quedaron!!!
Besos!!!
08.28.06 at 03:03 AM |
Hi Melissa, thanks for dropping by Callaloo Soup
I love your blog, I am drooling. 
I will bookmark you for sure. My husband loves to cook so I will share your link with him. Also thanks for the info on BlogDay, I’ll be sure to take part!
08.28.06 at 09:08 PM |
I love your videos so much. Thanks for sharing!
08.30.06 at 08:59 PM |
The videos are great even though en español. I’ll have to brush up on my Spanish. Cheers!
01.13.07 at 11:01 PM |
Love your site. I’m starting a best recipe section and plan on linking to your site many times. The cooking videos I added have been a great hit. Hope this brings you some new visitors. Randy
01.14.07 at 09:51 AM |
Thank you Randy! I am linking to your website right now…Feliz Año
Melissa
01.20.08 at 11:29 AM |
I love this website. Living in Nevada… I had no clue how to handle a coconut!
I would love to learn how to roast and carmelize chuncks of coconut?
09.30.09 at 08:38 PM |
Do you know of any ORGANIC producers of coconut milk and/or water in Panama?
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