How to cook Rice and Peas...who knew there were so many versions

The original post has generated a number of comments from readers who have been kind enough to share their recipes. Who knew that there were so many versions of Rice and Peas.

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The Morales View: Races to Finish: Rice and Peas

The challenge will now be to try them all. Great carbo loading for the Reggae Marathon this December 5 in Negril. You can check their blog out directly by following this link: http://reggaemarathon.com/blog/

And for those of you interested, you can join my facebook group to show your support for the Reggae Marathon http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=42928009310.

Enjoy the Rice and Peas. Jerk Pork and Chicken for sure after the Reggae Marathon :)

First Run of the Season on Wasaga Beach

I enjoyed my first run on Wasaga Beach this morning. The ice pack was completely gone and I was alone with the sunset and the gulls.

This early in the season, the Beach shows the heavy impact of the long winter. Lots of undulations, driftwood and debris littered along the the shoreline.

But it still beats being inside on the treadmill or elliptical machine.

And finally being able to run on hard-pack sand was a real treat.

I headed out around 7:30 am and took it slow and easy to allow my legs to get used to the softness and resistance of the sand. I managed about 2.5 kilometres before heading back home.

The temperature was a very comfortable 4 degrees Celsius and with no wind, it was an enjoyable run.

I know it is not Negril in Jamaica. But it was inspiration enough to remind me about the Reggae Marathon December 5 in Jamaica.

Why wait another 60 days for another GM restructure plan?

I wrote in a blog a number of months ago that 'GM is dead; long live GM' http://mykalsreport.blogspot.com/2009/03/gm-is-dead-long-live-gm_2909.html. That was my take on the ages-old statement announcing the death of a king and the installation of his replacement. It formalizes the transition process: first grieving for the departed monarch, then celebration for the new regime.

I suggested then and still believe that the sustainable way forward was to replace the existing management (done) then focus on the car and truck brands (Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, etc) and design and build vehicles relevant to the needs of the market.


The first step happened with the departure of Richard Wagner this past week. Unfortunately the announcement of the new regime will not occur for 'another 60 days'. After 30 years of 'restructuring' we need another 60 days to figure out a plan?

The old GM is dead. Everyone knows it. Some of us don't want to admit it. Most of us know that we are delaying the inevitable.

For a point-of-view on why this delay actually doesn't matter, check out this article written by David Brooks and published in the New York Times March 30. I agree with his opinion. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/31/opinion/31brooks.html?_r=2

All is not lost in the US 'domestic' automotive manufacturing industry however. While we have focused on the declining fortunes of GM and Chrysler, Ford has not been idle. They made their structural changes years ago and seem to be weathering this storm. They have attractive new products ready to launch. I saw the future at the recent Toronto Auto show: the 2010 Taurus. http://www.fordvehicles.com/2010taurus/.

And although it is not a 'domestic-based' company, the new Venza from Toyota hits the mark for me as well http://www.toyota.ca/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WWW.woa/wa/vp?vp=Home&language=english. It is built in Kentucky.

The automotive world is not waiting. GM better get on with it...

I Run in Circles

I run in circles. Short ones, long ones. There is no beginning. Or end. There is only the run

I run in circles

Running is my friend. It is always there. It never complains. It never judges. It accepts me for me

I run in circles

Running solves all the problems of the world. If only I could remember the answers after

I run in circles

I start out running away: Escape, abandon, freedom. I always come back

I run in circles

There is pain just before and right after: dread the first few steps; wish it would never end at the finish

I run in circles


I will never stop