Luncheon at a Hacienda, Part One
Are you bored with me telling you how lucky I am? Well, here it comes again. I have friends who live in an actual hacienda. I met them through my...
The Rancho Gordo Blog
On the Road
Chiles en Nogada
When I was in Mexico City last fall, I ate pretty well, if you know what I mean. One of the highlights of autumn cooking is the new crop of...
Masa Snack from Puebla
This is a mamela. It's pretty common for breakfast in Puebla. It's stuffed with refried beans. It is wildly good.
A Farm Dinner with ubuntu
I was the first to laugh when I heard that a vegetarian restaurant/yoga studio called ubuntu was coming to Napa. I think I was also quick to admit I was...
Out and About in Rockridge 2008
I'll be doing a short demo and book signing at the Out and About in Rockridge party at around 3pm. Come say hi if you're in the area.
The Best Street Tacos in Puebla
I've mentioned this before, but my Poblano pal Fernando could write a book about the best street food in Puebla without much effort. He and his wife Nuria like to...
Demo and Book Signing in Half Moon Bay
I'll be whipping up some bean love and signing Heirloom Beans: Recipes from Rancho Gordo at Toque Blanche at 11 am. This great store has an excellent selection of chamba...
White Beans and Shrimp at Pizza Azzurro
My favorite place to eat in downtown Napa used to be Pizzeria Azzurro. It was simple, modern and elegant and I think it was the best Italian-style pizza I've had...
Rancho Gordo Gravel Salad by Knickerbockers’ Catering
In Napa, you participate in a lot of events. Some are lame, some are great, but if Knickerbockers' Catering is involved, you know the food is going to be good....
The Xochimilco Market in Mexico City
I had a night flight from San Francisco to Mexico City that arrived at 6 a.m. and normally I sleep on planes just fine but I was next to a...
Tour d'Organics Bike Ride
It's totally out of my league but the annual Tour d'Organics event is coming up September 17th in Sebastopol. There's more information here but of course the real reason to...
