When I first saw a picture of these at Smitten Kitchen I thought I had to have one. When I read further down the post, there is a part in there that says something about the smell of apple pie … Continue reading
This is so easy to make I could hardly put it in the recipes category. It’s more like a tip for people who can’t get a hold of fresh cranberries during the Holiday season. I spent my fair share of … Continue reading
Braising is my favorite way to cook anything. I like how the meat cooks slowly in a flavorful and aromatic liquid until it almost falls off the bone. There is nothing like using just your fork to pull the meat … Continue reading
It’s a shame that Thanksgiving doesn’t exist in Mexico, because to be honest, it is my favorite holiday. You get the best part of Christmas, which is a special dinner with family and friends, without the stress of buying everyone … Continue reading
Picking a wine for Thanksgiving dinner should be a simple task. The Thanksgiving meal is an ample array of flavors and textures and its recurring theme is abundance. The only way to compliment a hearty and almost fatiguing meal is … Continue reading
I think these are officially my favorite things to serve with cocktails. I chose Gruyere and thyme, but you could really use any combination of herbs and cheese. Next time I’ll go for Gorgonzola. The recipe is essentially a pate … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago I went to the Beirut concert in Mexico City. It was awesome. Since I invited some friends over for cocktails before the concert, I spent some time scouring the Internet for an appropriate libation for … Continue reading
A couple of years ago I literally bumped into these little delicious ice cream treats while trying to shelter myself from the scorching NYC sun. We walked into Beard Papa’s Cream Puff Bakery in the West Village (they have now moved … Continue reading
One of the perks of living in Mexico is the weather. Even though Mexico City can get quite chilly during winter, you are about a 2-hour drive from the best climate in the world. The state of Morelos in known … Continue reading
Remember last post how I said that the instructions I was given for the Ika Meshi were vague? Well this is even worse. In the first place, Okonomiyaki means “what you like” (okonomi) and “grilled” (yaki), so it is a … Continue reading
