Returning food to the sacred
I grew up in a Cuban household and though we happily adopted the Thanksgiving dinner tradition of the United States, it was very much influenced by my parents understanding of cuisine, which was through the lens of the Cuban culinary culture. So there was turkey, but it was marinated and bathed in Mojo, not gravy. […]
A Recipe With A Legendary History The history of Chili or Chili Con Carne in the United States is long and passionate. Whole debates, books, and media wars have occurred over what constitutes a proper bowl of chili, and if you travel through Texas… forget it. People might come to blows over a disputed ‘right’ […]
This is a cold weather comfort dish I love to make and created when I was down to VERY little at home and was too cold here in the mountains to go out and buy more food. Mind you, that too cold for me constitutes 55 degrees outside, but this particular week it was […]
In our adventure into Europe, we made a week long stop in Sofia, Bulgaria for Jon and I to attend Wordcamp Europe 2014. I, admittedly, had never given thought to traveling to Bulgaria, but it was a stunning city. Jon and I were both quite happy to be there and explore as much as we […]
“Native Foods is an organic/vegan/vegetarian restaurant designed to meet the needs of today’s discriminating, health-conscious diners looking for great-tasting food—for both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.” Enticing mission statement isn’t it? I love Native Foods, and have even posted recipes from the cook book that comes from the creator of Native Foods. Its a great restaurant […]
A couple of nights ago, Jon and I were invited to attend a drumming circle/kirtan at our friends’ home. It was to be a vegetarian potluck and being that it was snowing something crazy outside, I thought a soup would be perfect. Not only is soup warming, but there is such a nurturing vibe to […]
I have been cooking up a storm in the kitchen, ever since I came off my cleanse. Trying out easy and casual dishes with a bit of a different twist has been my interest lately. Tacos are a favorite here, and I found a recipe for a salsa verde that really inspired me. These tacos […]
A slight chill made its full blown appearance the other day here on the mountain. It had been flirting with us here and there, but last week we had a solid week of chill in the air in honor of the Autumn Equinox. It was surprising good… Like a sweet old friend coming back from […]
Disclaimer: The photos here aren’t going to do this dish justice. Unfortunately, I have yet to figure out the lighting situation here in my new kitchen and way too well lit deck at dinner time. Things will improve! I promise. From the minute I knew I would be spending my late Spring and Summer in […]
