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Picadillo de Pobre ( Hashed Beef)
Written on 21 Aug, 2010 at 18:29 in Uncategorized |
Picadillo de Pobre Poor Man’s Hashed Meat All Mexicans are familiar with picadillo, which is something like our version of hash but infinitely more versatile. The most elegant kind, a favorite filling or topping for all kinds of chiles, tacos or antojitos,... (Continue reading)
Where – or when does regional cuisine begin or end?
Written on 19 Jul, 2010 at 22:07 in Lifestyle, Special Guests, Traditions & Culture, Uncategorized |
Where – or when does regional cuisine begin or end by Pedro de Aguinaga translated by Andrew Shaw I have the pleasure of presenting to you this lovely piece written by my good friend Pedro de Aguinaga that I originally... (Continue reading)
Zarela talks MOLE on Martha Stewart Radio
Written on 3 Feb, 2009 at 17:50 in Uncategorized |
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking of ways to spice up your celebration and Zarela has the answer—Mole! This week on Martha Stewart Radio it’s all about chocolate, so make sure to... (Continue reading)
Mex-Appeal
Written on 27 Jan, 2009 at 1:11 in Uncategorized |
Mex Appeal This article originally appeared in “Food & Wine” and can also be viewed at http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/mex-appeal With jungles, waterfalls and one of Mexico’s best regional cuisines, little-known Veracruz is a great adventure. By Zarela Martinez When I visited Veracruz on the Gulf coast... (Continue reading)
Puebla de los Angeles
Written on 22 Jan, 2009 at 16:02 in Uncategorized |
The Mexico Tourism Board has just put out a series of videos on different states and, while the images are beautiful, the text doesn’t really capture the essence of some of the places that I know, and the narration makes... (Continue reading)
The African Face Of Veracruz
Written on 19 Jan, 2009 at 18:09 in Uncategorized |
In honor of Barak Obama’s Inauguration tomorrow we will feature specials of African-inspired Mexican dishes. You did not know that there were Africans in Mexico? Read this article I wrote for the Los Angeles Times in 2001. Special Menu is... (Continue reading)
First review of 2009
Written on 1 Jan, 2009 at 15:44 in Uncategorized |
Zarela Forget Tex-Mex, in restaurant Zarela it’s the authentic Mexican kitchen that does it for New Yorkers. Already a popular spot since the 80’s for culi’-freaks in Manhattan, it bubbles with life here even on the quietest evenings. The owner Ms... (Continue reading)
In Honor of Barak Obama
Written on 31 Dec, 2008 at 18:28 in Uncategorized |
IN HONOR OF BARACK OBAMA 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AFRICAN INSPIRED MEXICAN DISHES JANUARY 20, 2009 CALDO DE CAMOTE Sweet potato soup garnished with crisply-fried pork tendrils 8.50 TAMAL DE CALABAZA Corn masa mixed with pumpkin and then filled with pork. Steamed in a banana leaf. 9.50 CHILE... (Continue reading)
Tortillas
Written on 28 Dec, 2008 at 17:06 in Uncategorized |
Tortillas Article from the Oldways Table, Oldways Preservation Trust, http://www.oldwayspt.org/ Daily bread is a window on the soul. At least that’s true of Mexican tortillas. They were the people’s bread centuries before they received a Spanish name meaning “little round cakes.” Like... (Continue reading)
The African Face of Veracruz
Written on 28 Dec, 2008 at 2:17 in Uncategorized |
In honor of Barak Obama’s Inauguration tomorrow we will feature specials of African-inspired Mexican dishes. You did not know htat there were Africans in Mexico? Read this article I wrote for the Los Angeles Times in 2001. When Hernan Cortes first... (Continue reading)
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