Though I am already missing summer, we are enjoying the beautiful autumn weather and the changes to the landscape that come with it. This past week, we took our dogs for a long hike to New Glarus Woods State Park, which is about a 45 minute drive southwest […]
As a kid, I usually had homemade mashed potatoes only once a year at Thanksgiving Dinner. I also remember them as a part of our elementary school lunch meal, usually paired with Salisbury Steak. My mom’s mashed potatoes were simple, but delicious. The school version was fine for […]
Last week, our local newspaper, the Wisconsin State Journal, had an article (“Mac and cheese sparking new creativity in kitchens”) in their food section that caught my eye. As I have said before, I LOVE mac and cheese! But adding poblano peppers was the clincher for me. I […]
I love the color combination in this dish! And the simple combination of flavors works very well alongside many dishes. Chayote is a light green vegetable that is part of the squash family. It has a very mild taste, but its texture makes it a good addition to […]
I am happy to say that I am back in México! We are enjoying some great weather, great views and, of course, great food. The first night my in-laws invited us to eat at a restaurant named Bogart’s, here in Ixtapa, in the state of Guerrero. As the […]
I’ve made tortitas de papa before, but this recipe transforms them into a great vegetarian entrée. The potato cakes are delicious on their own, but topping them with fresh vegetables and the tangy tomatillo salsa makes them part of a complete meal. We served them alongside some refried […]
Where is the world is Quintana Roo? And I’m not talking about the bicycle. But if you’ve heard of Cozumel or Cancún, you know something about Quintana Roo. It is the most recent of the Mexican states and it has a very interesting history. Some brief recent history: […]
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