by admin | Jul 1, 2019 | Articles
Though we’ve hardly had a spring, today feels like summer. It’s hot and humid, which can make cooking less fun. With the temperature hitting 90 degrees today, the thought of turning the stove on, much less the oven, is not enticing. So I turn to my old...
by admin | Mar 29, 2015 | Articles
The Sunday before Easter is Palm Sunday. It is a joyous day that celebrates the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem; the roads were covered with palm fronds. This begat many traditions: In Chamula, Chiapas, for example, the entry of the church is strewn with...
by admin | Jan 6, 2013 | Recipes, Side Dishes
Hearts of Palm Dip (Ensalada de palmitos) They key is to use the very best olive oil you have. Hearts of palm are actually pretty bland and need the kick of a good extra-virgin oil.Recipe: Zarela's Veracruz, Houghton Mifflin, 2001 1 28-ounce or two 14-ounce cans...