A Better Cup of Mexican Chocolate
How do you improve something as divine as Mexican chocolate? Let me tell you. Many indigenous people drink it made with water. I have tried and it's fine but really,...
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Mushroom-Avocado Tacos
Is there anything that doesn't work on an heirloom corn tortilla? No. Sauteed wild mushrooms with lots of garlic, plus avocado. What's not to like?
Shrimp and Rajas Taco
The town of Juchitan, on the isthmus of Oaxaca, is most famous for it's strong women and hot climate. It's a fascinating place for many reasons. On the main zocolo,...
2nd Annual Beans Tour and Ag Workshops in Mexico
I'm late posting the photos but here are some scenes from the Beans Tour ealier this spring. I actually stopped taking photos when I saw how good the photos were...
For Food Entrepreneurs: A Course From the Food Craft Institute
I'll be participating in this course on the food business. I wish this was around when I got started. I've made a lot of mistakes and you can learn from...
Escamoles: Ant Eggs Are Delicious
They wouldn't make it on a vegan diet but if you have an open mind and an appetite, I don't think you can help but love these. These were sauteed...
Mushroom Epazote Taco (Vegan Before Six a la Mexicana)
Three very debauched weeks in Mexico have led me to Mark Bittman's VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health . . . for Good program....
Frijol Xculibul: A New Heirloom from the Yucatan
Some of our projects take longer than others to come to fruition. When I had these beans in the Yucatan, I knew I wanted them, but the growers there ran...
Back from Three Swell Weeks
Sorry for our absences here and on Facebook, Instagram, et al. I've been in Mexico mostly, first with our annual tour and workshops at the hacienda in Hidalgo (much more on...
I Guess I Like to Shop for Wooden Things
I was looking through some old photos and found this shot of my bounty from a trip to Michoacan. I don't conciously buuy wooden spoons and bean mashers but I...
Quick Bean Casserole
I don't like calling beans "leftovers" because a lot of us cook beans to have on hand long after they've been made. For an easy casserole, layer cooked beans, cooked...