Cooking & Baking

I'm in Panama (solo, bummer) for some business. Today, May Day is a national holiday and I've been invited to a beach party with dozens of people including locals and ex-pats.

I'm told the menu will include grilled red snapper, prawns, tuna and a few other fish. My friends are making a huge salad-- the vegetables and fruits here are luscious and inexpensive-- with about a dozen ingredients. There will also be fried plantains, French fries and baked sweet potatoes. The dessert will be all fruit including pineapple, papaya, mango, grapes and probably more.

It's 84º F and partly cloudy but it's supposed to clear a bit later. This should be a fun evening!