From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...The rain here has stopped but the river is running high and the chill, as you walk along its banks, is pervasive. While we are a hearty lot, these old joints balk as the damp seeps in and they will stiffen until they feel the releasing warmth of a set fire. It is definitely a stew or soup day, and I have a wonderful one to share with you tonight. The Silver Fox and I first had this stew in Grenada at a restaurant that was obviously a popular local haunt. The stew was as delicious then as it is now, but unfortunately, save for a small bite, only the Silver Fox will get to enjoy it this evening. I'm beginning a yearly ritual that starts on the 1st of December, and for the next few weeks, I'll be living on a diet of yogurt, oatmeal and spinach. It's Christmas diet time and the goal here is to lose 5 pounds before the holiday, so I can gain 5 pounds during the holiday and still fit in my clothes come the 1st of January. It may not be the best or most sensible way to get from here to there, but it works for me and I can tell you that over the last 5 decades I've lost 250 pounds. It happens to be the same 5 pounds lost 50 times, but I'm counting on those of you who love me to view it as Sisyphean and give me a high five or fist bump for perseverance, if for nothing else. Those of you who are not dieting will love the robust, stick-to-the-ribs flavor of this homely and comforting stew. The recipe comes from Jose Pizzaro and he is a master of regional dishes of this sort. In Spain, his stew would be served with bread, an iceberg salad, French fries and copious quantities of red wine. If you are looking for a new stew recipe, I heartily recommend this one to you. Do give it a try. Here is how the stew is made.
