Central America Trip Planning

In September 2012, I plan on riding my motorcycle to Central America for the next two years.  I am selling most of my worldly possessions, and starting over.  The reason, I need a change, my current situation is not where I want to be.  So, for the past 6 months, I have been educating myself for the trip and purchasing all needed supplies.  I will be using this blog to record my entire trip, and provide my photos along the way.  I have purchased a Suzuki DL650 V-Strom motorcycle, and outfitted the bike with all necessary items.  I will keep everyone informed of all my latest updates.

It has been a while....

Here are some photos I think all would enjoy.

Ready for some fun in the Sun!

Just thought I would visit some happy photos while I sit in my office on a rain soaked day.  Please enjoy!

Travel with Style

My birthday was earlier this month, so I decided to treat myself to something nice...real nice.  I saw this bag at Brooks Brothers, and I had to make a move to add it to my luggage collection. This is genuine football leather, double handle, detachable shoulder strap, brass hardware with luggage tag and with a pinstripe lining, 18.5 x 10 x 15.7.  This is one of those things that I consider a "lifetime purchase".  This bag is well made and has the highest quality of craftsmanship.  Another reason I purchased this bag is that is meets the airline standards of 45 inches for a carry-on.    

Kitchen Equipment #1

A couple of years ago my neighbor's son stopped by selling CUTCO knives, at the time I had never heard of these knives.  Since he had great sales pitch, I purchased a chefs knife and a pairing knife.  At the time, I thought that this was quite expensive, but once I used the knives...I fell in love.  The knives made cooking a joy, so I recently purchased the vegetable knife from CUTCO...it is a great knife.  I highly recommend CUTCO knives...they are a lifetime investment.

Only In Vegas

Only in Vegas can you run into Elvis and have a good time.  I met this Elvis impersonator, and he turned out to be a very interesting guy.  He had a great sense of humor and new how to work a crowd.  Vegas is a great town to unwind and let your hair down.

Asian Glazed Drumsticks

I got this recipe from http://www.skinnytaste.com/, and tried it last night.  It turned out really well.  I highly recommend this dish...give it a try tonight!

Asian Glazed Drumsticks
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 drumsticks • Points: 5 ww pts
Calories: 213 • Fat: 4.7 g • Protein: 27.5 g • Carb: 12.7 g • Fiber: 0.4 g

8 medium chicken drumsticks, skin removed
Pam spray oil
1 cup water
1 tbsp Sriracha hot sauce (more or less to taste)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup lite soy sauce
4 tsp agave nectar (or sugar)
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp ginger, grated
2 tbsp chives or scallions, chopped
1 tsp sesame seeds

In a heavy large saucepan, brown chicken on high for 3-4 minutes with a little spray oil. Add water, balsamic, soy sauce, agave, garlic, ginger, hot sauce and cook on high until liquid comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes. Remove cover and bring heat to high, allowing sauce to reduce down, about 8 minutes until it becomes a thick glaze, turning chicken occasionally. (Keep an eye on glaze, you don't want it to burn when it start becoming thick) Transfer chicken to a platter and pour glaze on top. Top with chives and sesame seeds and serve.