AWE = Art, Wellbeing and Edibles.
In northern Mexico tortillas are commonly made with white flour instead of corn masa like most of Latin America. In the state of Sonora the tortillas have taken on a life of their own and are made way, way, way bigger than your head, called tortillas sobaqueras. …
A quick jaunt to Colorado on Amtrak helped me remember that trains are an awesome way to travel. Everyone is relaxed, friendly, unparanoid, and relatively diverse. The leg room in coach is luxurious and the small stations have free long term parking. Perhaps it’s time you consider an Amtrak adventure? …
I referred to this pickling recipe in the Carrot Flowers post a few years ago and the Quick-Pickled Vegetable Salad last year, but I thought these beauties deserve their own page. These are one of my favorite stand-byes for antipasto trays—they’re surprisingly bright and zesty, and the …
I used to make a similar tofu at the deli, crusted with ground pumpkin seeds, cornmeal and 5-spice. I simplified it in this version but it still has that hint of exotic with the Big Five to add to your sandwich or stir fry. …
Superpowers? I sometimes wish my superpowers were more exciting. List-making is not terribly sexy or awe-inspiring. I visualize what needs to happen then scribble (with .09 lead pencil and paper) the amounts then compile all the amounts into another list, then figure out the day …