Category: Cooking in Mexico
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When I was working at Mexican restaurants in NYC, I always assumed one’s *cilantro allergy* was a desire of keeping cilantro from getting stuck in one’s teeth. Are you regularly cooking for loved ones who hate cilantro? Use a combination of other fresh herbs. Over time, you may be able to conquer the aversion. Source:…
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Where I’m living, the daily market borders the central plaza. With only 3 vendors selling food, the market offers a wonderful introduction to local, seasonal cooking in this part of the world. It is spacious & unhurried. There’s plenty of time to ask questions, and share recipes. My haul this morning includes aromatic sour oranges,…
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Vegi for vegetarian, vegi for vegetables…tacos for one or two…a little veg, a little bean, some cheese, avocado would be awesome…any food is better in taco form. As long as the tortillas are decent, I could never tire of my tacos. Like many, my home cooking is mostly plant-based. I stock my fridge with homemade…
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TRUTH! Bialetti’s Moka Express is redeemed by coffee snobs! Coffee people have softened their stance, and recognized the moka pot for what it is: an entirely different branch of the coffee machine tree, a very old, very clever, and very economical way to make coffee. Source: The Humble Brilliance of Italy’s Moka Coffee Pot –…