Cookie Rumble

The deepest known hydrothermal vents on Earth, Beebe Vent Field and Von Damm Vent Field, are in the Cayman Trough (trench). They are in the Caribbean Sea and the Cayman Islands, close to Cuba. Water exits the vents at 842°F! You would think life couldn't possibly exist here but it does! For instance, fireworms and blind shrimp. The blind shrimp have their eyes fused together but they are able to detect really hot water. That's awesome! Scientists speculate that the moons, Enceladus and Europa, may host these type of vents too. It's pretty cool to think there might be some sort of life form somewhat close by us. With Love, Cookie

Lent Friday means only fish today! Fun fact, there is a ‘monster’ in cryptozoology that is called, the whale eater! (Picture a kraken) Although not yet discovered (I say yet because I have a feeling it is out there) there have been several sightings of this animal. Not only that, but they attribute certain recent incidents to it. The 58 foot long whale that was on shore with bite marks in Long Island, NY in 2014. The whale did not die because of the bite, but it did play a part in its death. The whale may have been so traumatized by the event that it came to shore and died of starvation. Reportedly, the bite marks were not of a whale or any marine known animal. Also, the shark that washed up on shore with its half body bitten off in New Smyrna Beach, Florida in 2017. In 2013, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, a large sperm whale was found dead and attributed to a giant shark, but then after reviewing they found the whale died due to one large bite. They also found a tooth on its spi

We said we would wake up at 6 a.m. and head towards our destination, however, the six became a nine. We were exhausted. When we finally did end up getting on the road it was more of a breeze. We jetted through Mississippi and Alabama. Mississippi's Welcome Center in Pearlington was very interesting! When you walk in through those doors you are transported to a different time. I thought it was more museum than anything. The nice ladies upfront were so welcoming. The hospitality was top notch. They guided us to where the coffee was without even having to ask. They also initiated small talk with my parents and informed us of places we might want to visit. I honestly didn't want to leave, there was so much to look at! Several of the travelers that peeked in agreed. While walking around I could hear one after the other say what was on my mind, "We just stopped to use the facilities right quick and you have me thirty minutes later still here." We passed the Infinity Science

 We have started our trek to the east coast by car. I told my caravan that I wanted to stop at every welcome center for all the states we crossed and they happily obliged to my surprise. LOL! Everything is bigger in Texas, alright. It took an eternity to get out!  When we finally reached Louisiana we were very tired. I didn't even insist on stopping at the welcoming center. We needed to get to a place where we could rest for the night and stretch our legs. I saw about a million Waffles Houses all around. We didn't get to stop at one like I had hoped when we began this travel but we will go through here again. Hopefully we stop then. For now, goodnight. With Love, Cookie

I have travelled to Orlando, Florida! This was a complete whirlwind idea. My best friend and I decided to travel together for the first time. We had an excuse, well two. First, my birthday was around the corner and second, we needed to visit one of our best friends that lives in Florida. Was there another influence in our decision? Yes! Tickets were on special! We woke up early to catch our flight and arrived in the afternoon. We were greeted by our best friend and the lovely sun. Boy, was it hot! After much excitement of seeing each other again after a year. She took us to a Turkish restaurant she frequents. The restaurant had amazing food. I had heard about Turkish tea when I was in college and wanted to try it ever since. Today I had the pleasure of tasting it. I had been told the tea was strong and they described it perfectly. After our delicious lunch we headed over to her place, our gracious host had a surprise in store for us and we loved it! She has inform

My mother had always wanted to do a Mexican heritage inspired party but never had the time to do one. This year she planned and executed it. She decided to do it on Mexican Independence Day, September 16th, and it was perfect! She wanted to keep everything original and used the traditional recipes my grandmother taught her. My father used the cooking instruments that are traditionally used in Mexico to cook some of the food. We even used jarritos to drink, which are my favorite! My mother invited her neighbors and our  family members. She encouraged them to bring a dish traditionally done in the Mexican State they were from before becoming US citizens or where their ancestors previously lived. Here are a few of the dishes that were brought.  Entomatadas de queso: Frijoles a la charra:  Mole poblano: Huevos con nopal: Arroz Mexicano: Flautas: