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Beatriz Terrazas and her evocative writing
Written on 26 Apr, 2009 at 10:08 in Lifestyle, Traditions & Culture |
Several years ago, Beatriz Terrazas, wrote what is still one of my favorite articles about me. She captured exactly who I am, what I wanted to say and how I wanted to be portrayed. I thank her deeply for letting... (Continue reading)
Hoja Santa (Piper sanctum or Piper auritum)
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 22:24 in Ingredients |
Hoja Santa. I have been trying to bring true Mexican flavors to the U.S. for almost fifteen years and have had many ups and downs with crucial ingredients. At times this essential herb (Piper auritum and P. sanctum) has been... (Continue reading)
Are you giving any cooking lessons in the New York City area?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 16:32 in Ask Zarela, Cooking, Ingredients, Traditions & Culture, Veracruz, Weekly Specials |
Thanks to all of you who attended my class last week. I had great time doing it and hope that you enjoyed it too. I realize now that we were too a,bitious and next time we won’t try to cover... (Continue reading)
Ixtapan de la Sal
Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 0:01 in Travel |
I was around 16 years old when my parents first took us to the spa at Ixtapan de la Sal in the State of Mexico. It is not to far from Mexico City and about 2 hours from... (Continue reading)
Cinco de mayo
Written on 14 Apr, 2009 at 0:39 in Special Days |
I love Cinco de mayo! It is the one holiday when the media is interested in everything Mexican. I have two exciting radio appearances coming up. On May 4, 8:30 AM, I will be on The Morning Living Show on... (Continue reading)
Dried shrimp
Written on 6 Apr, 2009 at 16:03 in Ingredients |
Dried shrimp. These are one of the major ingredients in the cooking of the indigenous peoples of Oaxaca. Centuries before the Spanish came, the Huaves and other coastal peoples were harvesting shrimp from southeastern bays and lagoons. Most of the... (Continue reading)
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