A cherry smoothie is a tasty breakfast with all kinds of healthy ingredients. An extensive list of health benefits can be found on webmd.com and various other websites. I’ve summarized some of them in this list: Improve heart health Lower blood pressure Decrease risk of stroke Support brain functions Prevent […]
“Art in the Ozarks” was originally published in the July, 2016 issue of MotorHome Magazine. The featured photo was provided by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Unless otherwise specified, all other photos were taken by Mary and Jim Zalmanek. Art in the Ozarks: From fine arts in Bentonville, Arkansas to performing […]
Vacationing in a Tropical Archipelago Without Leaving the United States “Florida Keys” was originally published in the March 2012 issue of MotorHome Magazine. Unless otherwise specified, all photos were taken by Mary and Jim Zalmanek. Bahia Honda State Park From the instant I picked out our campsite on the Florida […]
Juicy, red watermelons are the star attraction in this watermelon salad with salad greens, mint, pistachios, and feta cheese crumbles. What a perfect way to welcome summer! This simple vinaigrette of olive oil and flavored white balsamic is the same one I use on the Pear Date Salad and the Massaged Kale […]
“North to Alaska!” was originally published in the March, 2018 issue of MotorHome Magazine. The featured photo of Denali was taken by Bernie Craft on a “flightseeing” tour out of Talkeetna. Unless otherwise specified, all other photos were taken by Mary and Jim Zalmanek. North to Alaska! From motorhome to cruise […]
Next time you’re making your favorite tacos or enchiladas and want a tasty side dish, try Mexican street corn. Street vendors in Mexico City serve ears of grilled corn slathered with a creamy sauce, cojita cheese and cilantro. In my one-butt kitchen, I take some shortcuts. I cut corn off […]
“Northern New Mexico” was originally published in the July 2020 issue of MotorHome Magazine. The Land of Enchantment delivers with competitions, craters, an art colony, curative waters and crawls through portals in time Northern New Mexico is an area my husband, Jim, and I have spent a lot of time […]
“Sweet Beach Alabama” was originally published as “Sandy Southern Sojourn” in the February, 2010 issue of MotorHome Magazine. The featured photo of the sandy beach was taken by Rita Hufford. All other photos were taken by Mary Zalmanek. Alabama’s Gulf Coast is a Haven for Snowbirds Seeking a Beach-Side Getaway […]
“Aspen: A Rocky Mountain Playground” was originally published in the May, 2015 issue of MotorHome Magazine. More than just a top ski spot, this Colorado town is a year-round destination for lovers of the great outdoors Originally settled as a mining town in the 1870s, Aspen, Colorado is best known […]
“Sag Wagon Service Across Southern Louisana” was originally published in the July, 2013 issue of MotorHome Magazine. Sag Wagon Service Across Southern Louisiana: Music, Food and Plantation History in the Pelican State It’s Payback Time Payback can be fun. Our trip across southern Louisiana was a payback. In 2003, my […]
Hi! My name is Mary Zalmanek and I love to cook. My husband Jim and I also love to travel in our motorhome, which means I cook a lot of meals in the tiny one-butt kitchen in our motorhome. My recipes come from various sources: my family and friends, successful experiments, and inspiration from restaurant meals enjoyed during our travels, various cookbooks, and food blogs. All of my recipes are gluten-free.