T he B est I nternational D ishes T hat R equire N o E lectricity
Mexican Barbacoa Earth ovens are one of humanity’s oldest ways of preparing food. They’re created by digging at least a 3-by-3-foot hole in the ground, adding hot coals, tightly wrapping food (with burlap or foil in modern day), and replacing the dirt to conceal the fire and food. The pressure of the heat essentially bakes and steams your food over 12 hours, and it’s best when preparing enormous batches of food, like Mexican barbacoa! Use boneless beef chuck — beef cheeks and tongue also work! — and add crushed garlic cloves, white onion, black peppercorns, salt, and fresh Mexican oregano to achieve the classic barbacoa flavor. Spanish Gazpacho This is a great, refreshing soup for summer! Get 2 cups of tomato juice, 4 medium peeled and finely chopped tomatoes (feel free to use canned), 1/2 cup peeled and chopped cucumber, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix it together in a bowl, and you’ve got a classic, easy gazpacho.
Around the world, electricity can be difficult to come by. But that hasn’t stopped people from creating beautiful, innovative dishes. Here’s how you can explore world cuisine in your home without electricity — and for this article, we’ll skip things you can make with a wood- burning stove or oven, too. Indian Instant Mango Pickles Want to add an interesting, sweet-and-sour condiment to your toast or family barbecue? Prepare these fast, pickled mangoes by using either jarred or fresh mangoes. Cover mango strips with salt, then add an equally small amount of asafoetida (can substitute with onion powder, garlic powder, or fresh fried garlic), turmeric powder, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, chili powder, and mustard oil. Mix well and enjoy this incredible flavor bomb immediately! Mediterranean Hummus No need for tahini — just smash canned garbanzo beans until smooth! Add olive oil, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. You can even mix in fresh crushed garlic. It is delicious with crunchy vegetables or flatbread!
Thanks for reading, and we hope you pick up a new family-favorite recipe from these ideas!
M eet O ur A dministrative A ssistant K imberly J ackson TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
said. In her two years working for the firm, Kimberly says she’s seen so many positive outcomes for clients that she knows they are in good hands when they call. Before joining our team, Kimberly worked for 12 years as a general manager for a car rental company. She brings some of that previous management experience to her current role, which has expanded in the last year to include work with HR. “I love assisting with staffing. It brings me back to my management experience,” she said, “I help go through resumes and post job positions, set up scheduling for employee reviews, and help with other staff and personnel issues.”
looks forward to coming to work each day. “It’s such a great environment. We do family law, but behind the scenes, family is valued, as well. I really appreciate it.” And that family includes her and her coworker’s pets! Kimberly is as passionate about her work as she is about helping out stray cats in the community. She feeds up to 20 stray cats each day, as well as the nine she keeps as pets at home. “My friends and my fiancé say I’m a certified cat lady,” she joked. “If I had it my way, everyone at the firm would have a cat.” With Kimberly’s passion for animals, it’s just possible that one day we all will!
Kimberly Jackson is one of the first faces you see when you walk into our office; she’s usually the first voice you hear on the phone when you call in. Kimberly says being that first point of contact for clients is one of her favorite aspects of her job. While clients can be distraught, upset, or uncertain of how to proceed when they call in, she knows that The Manely Firm will be able to help. “I can feel what they’re going through. Our clients are having life-changing experiences, and my goal is to make them feel comfortable enough to give us a chance,” she
Thanks so much for the care and attention you bring to your work, Kimberly.
The combination of these two roles plus the work environment at The Manely Firm are why Kimberly
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