I'm privileged and honored to report about some of the great summer music festivals happening around the country. Having a job that takes me around the world, reporting on nightlife, parties, and events can only partially be considered "work". With that, here's some info on one of my favorite festivals around, High Sierra Music Festival.Now let's talk about Italian food. Generally when I want to try an Italian recipe, I look for a version from where the recipe is from. Why? Because recipes chicken tikka masala dinner localized too!Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the beef cubes and cook, turning to cook both sides, until lightly browned. Remove meat from the skillet to a slow cooker chicken tikka masala slow cooker central or crockpot.We sat down to a beautiful table and served each dish as a separate course. Our kids tried food they NEVER have before because they helped with preparation. They really enjoyed the soup and the macaroni and cauliflower cheese bake. The adults were shocked and delighted that the children ate the soup. The kids tikka masala was even something they thought was delicious considering no one has experienced authentic Indian cuisine before. The kids were a little disappointed in the vanilla cheesecake with raspberry topping because of its citrus taste. We all agreed the recipes were really good and relatively easy to make. We give Jamie's Food Revolution cookbook our C&J stamp of approval!Mexican restaurants are gaining in popularity. They also offer a lot of ways to ruin your nutritional plan. Most meals at Mexican restaurants start with chips, nachos and cheese. Ask the waiter to keep them off the table. Ask for salsa, rather than guacamole as an appetizer. Anything refried should be avoided. Any dishes that are filled with cheese or sausage should be avoided a well. Better choices include chicken and rice, grilled fish and grilled chicken. Tortillas, tostados and burritos are not only delicious but can be good for you as long as you leave off the sour cream, guacamole and cheese. Portion control at a Mexican restaurant is very important as they are known for their large portions.Buying fruit and vegetables in their natural form is one of the cheapest foods you can buy. Also avoid buying them slow cooker chicken tikka masala pre-cut as these tend to cost more. You can easily mix fruit with plain yogurt and cooked vegetables based on either a rice, pasta or noodles recipe for a cheap simple and yet healthy dinner.Indian English has its own delights especially to foreigners of English nativity. Don't show amusement at the different Indian accents and choice of words. This does not take away from the fact that many Indians speak and write better English than many native English speakers.Have I helped explain why there is nothing like a real country pub now. You feel at home as soon as you walk in the door and you see the real ale at the pumps which easily outnumber the lagers. The menu has a wide selection of real, homemade, traditional dishes. When the food comes out you can tell it is made with pride and personality.