A rustic and simple dish, this salsa is very interesting because all the ingredients could have been on a Mexican menu well before the arrival of European explorers or conquerors ... click on tittle for more
An Interesting Garden Salsa
Tag: Word of the day challenge
Surprising Summer Edibles
Six garden ornamentals that may be added to the dinner plate ... click on title for more
Soups – Cream of Zucchini
This recipe uses the old-fashioned way to make a creamy soup, using a flour and butter roux as thickener, and milk instead of cream); topping with dry toasted croutons keeps the fat content low, as well ... click on title for more
Garden Update – Summer Crops
Neither a watermelon nor a pumpkin, and four more Mexican crops ... click on title for more
Jamoncillos – Sweet Milk Treats
Although the Spanish word jamoncillo means "little ham", this is a type of sweet made with milk, and has nothing to do with meat. The way to prepare jamoncillo de leche is similar to making milk caramel, just cooking for longer times to achieve a thicker, manageable paste ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 