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Adios to the man who gave me my first job and my best friend
Written on 29 Jun, 2009 at 0:35 in On Zarela's Mind |
Memo Licona passed away the same day that Michael Jackson did. Michael was 50 years old and I mourn for him because I sense that he never really got to live life to the fullest. No matter... (Continue reading)
Puebla Revisited
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 23:50 in Weekly Specials |
Birthplace of such Mexican classic dishes such as Mole Poblano Soup Caldo de Chile Poblano Light creamy roasted poblano soup with zucchini, chayote, potatoes and corn kernels. Topped with thinly sliced fried corn tortillas 8.50 Appetizers Tostada de Tinga Roasted tortillas topped with black beans, shredded chicken, avocado and... (Continue reading)
My Decorator: Mexico
Written on 22 Jun, 2009 at 13:09 in Lifestyle, Traditions & Culture |
MY Decorator: Mexico One of my biggest regrets is that my Zarela Casa line of Mexican-inspired products for the home were placed in stores specifically traited for the Mexican-American consumer. Mexican traditions and style have entered the American mainstream and Americans... (Continue reading)
Blackberries or Moras
Written on 16 Jun, 2009 at 10:31 in Cooking, Ingredients |
Bret Thorn wrote an article on blackberries for Nations Restaurant News and posted it on his Facebook profile. Of course no Mexican recipes were included because no one associates blackberries with Mexican cooking but they are very much used in... (Continue reading)
Kids’ Restaurant Week
Written on 15 Jun, 2009 at 16:57 in Events |
Every once in a while I get invited to participate in a promotion that really excites me such as Kids’ Restaurant Week comes along. Created by Gourmet and Cookie Magazine, their philosophy is very much in keeping with my belief... (Continue reading)
The Mexican Cultural Institute
Written on 13 Jun, 2009 at 12:48 in Traditions & Culture |
When the Mexican Cultural Institute was founded in 1991 to create awareness of the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of Mexico and operated under the able leadership of Mireya Teran, I became an instant avid supporter. When Ms. Teran was... (Continue reading)
A modern fairytale: Craig Claiborne’s magic wand
Written on 8 Jun, 2009 at 0:46 in On Zarela's Mind |
Do you believe in fairy tales? Well I have one for you –my Cinderella-Zarela story made possible by two fairy godfathers, Paul Prudhomme and New York Times food critic, Craig Claiborne who is being honored this week at two exciting... (Continue reading)
The Mexican Corrido
Written on 1 Jun, 2009 at 21:44 in Traditions & Culture |
We have recently had the great fortune of meeting and becoming friends with legendary publisher of Grove Press and editor of the Evergreen Review, Barney Rosset and his wife Astrid. On our first dinner together at the restaurant he brought... (Continue reading)
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