Bocoles are a type of patties, made with corn dough, which are very traditional in all of the Huasteca region in Mexico ... click on title for more
Huasteca Corn Patties – Bocoles de la Huasteca
Meat Pies with an Irish Touch
For these meat pies, I used my mom's heirloom recipe for the dough and shape, but as a nod to St. Patrick's Day (March 17), I prepared the filling with an Irish touch ... click on title for more
What is PI Day? And Why it Does not Work in Spanish as a Pastry Fest
March 14 is PI Day (π- Day), a celebration of the mathematical constant π, defined as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, which is always equal to an irrational number close to 3.14; for this reason, March 14, if written as 3/14, is a good fit for the celebration. In addition, because the name "Pi" is a homophone of "pie", may people eat pies. In Spanish speaking countries, such as Mexico, though, the connections are less than obvious ... click on title for more
Short-Cut Caesar Salad
This Caesar salad is a simplified version of the 1920s classic; chopped lettuce, croutons, and a creamier dressing, gives it a closer resemblance to contemporary Caesar salads, with the added advantage of being prepared in no time ... click on title for more
Six on Saturday – Seeds 2025
I ordered six packets of seed for the 2025 growing season. Four of them have been in my garden for a while, but I wanted to re-start with bought seed this year, as my saved seed from previous crops ran out, or was getting weak. The other two are not strangers in my kitchen, but will be the first time I try to grow them in my backyard ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 