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Chiles Prensados ( A Rose for Carmen)
Written on 28 Jun, 2010 at 0:42 in Appetizers & Little Dishes, Recipes |
I am able to give you this recipe because of the internet and the social networks that it has made possible. I put up a post on my new Chef of the Month, Victor Nava Pastelero with the caveat that... (Continue reading)
Victor Nava, Pastelero
Every time I come back from Mexico City and think about the marvelous meals I’ve had over the years at the home of my dear friend Victor Nava, I find that I am both elated and equally frustrated. Elated becausde... (Continue reading)
Meeting my idol or heroine in Mexico City
Written on 18 Jun, 2010 at 17:51 in Traditions & Culture |
The first serious, scholarly yet appealing book I bought or was given was a book on Pre-Hispanic ingredients called La Presencia de la Comida Prehispanica, written by Teresa Castello Yturbide who, I think is a distant relative of the viceroy,... (Continue reading)
Comments accidentally erased
Written on 12 Jun, 2010 at 19:13 in Featured |
MEA CULPA If you had made some comments on some of my recent posts, I’d like to inform you that I accidentally erased them all because one had a lot of pharmaceutical spam So please resubmit your comments or ,... (Continue reading)
Fiestas and why Mexicans love to party
Written on 10 Jun, 2010 at 18:05 in Favorites |
Fiestas are probably the best-known symbol of Mexican religion and cultural life in this country. Virtually all fiestas are the observation of saints’ days, some nationally important and some dedicated to a local heavenly patron. It is customary for prominent... (Continue reading)
Food is Art Last-Minute Event with Susana Trilling
Written on 10 Jun, 2010 at 14:12 in Events, Traditions & Culture |
Upcoming Last Minute Food is Art Event Food is Art is proud to announce a last-minute addition to its calendar of events. We invite you to meet and greet Susana Trilling at a cocktail party at my home on Friday,... (Continue reading)
What exactly is a mole?
Written on 9 Jun, 2010 at 18:04 in Ask Zarela |
What exactly is a mole? This is one of the most frequently asked questions at my restaurant and cooking classes. The simple answer is that mole is a pureed sauce, with chiles, either fresh or dried, aromatics and other... (Continue reading)
Mole Verde (Green Mole)
Written on 6 Jun, 2010 at 23:18 in Cooking & Other Sauces, Recipes |
For those who attended my class at the Gourmet Latino Festival, here is the recipe f or mole verde. We will be serving it this week along with 6 other moles from the state of Oaxaca. Thank you for yoru... (Continue reading)
Ask Zarela: Where can I get hoja santa?
Written on 5 Jun, 2010 at 23:04 in Ask Zarela |
Question: Hi, I love your books! Do you know anywhere to order Hoja Santa online? Answer: Today I did a demonstration at the Gourmet Latino Festical on how to make mole verde, an herb-based sauce redolent of hoja santa, and... (Continue reading)
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