How to Make Masa

How to Make Masa

Photo Laurie Smith Many centuries ago, Mexican cooks discovered that as good as corn is when eaten fresh or dried, it takes on an exciting new identity when treated with a solution of wood ashes, burnt seashells, or some other natural alkali. The process is called...
Red Pozole with Pork and Chicken

Red Pozole with Pork and Chicken

My dear friend, Jim Dickson came from Schenectady to see me today and I made him pozole rojo. The pozole was delicious and the company even better. My son Rodrigo, my daughter-in-law Victoria, and my granddaughter Violeta joined us and we had a great time. I’ll...