This summer, we had a chance to visit a beautiful part of Wisconsin: The Kettle Moraine State Forest. After not having the option to reserve a campsite because of Covid-19 precautions for a while, it was nice to bring out the camping gear and enjoy the outdoors. The […]
This is Mexican comfort food. I remember my Mom making a similar soup and I can tell you that this is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I loved the large, flavorful pieces of zucchini, carrot and corn, even when I was 5 years […]
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 […]
Public libraries are amazing! I love browsing through the stacks and taking home books, magazines, DVDs, etc. that we get to enjoy for a while and then return for others to continue the same process. This recipe is from a book I found on one of those browsing […]
My father is from Michoacán and this is a soup from his home state and I guess mine as well, in some way. I remember him talking about fishing in one of the largest lakes in México: Pátzcuaro. I also remember him coming back from visiting family with […]
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 […]
This is a recipe that we’ve made many times since it is delicious and easy and, in my opinion, looks pretty elegant. At least this is as elegant as I get. We’ve served this often for company because you can make the sauce ahead of time and have […]
The weather is getting colder in Wisconsin and our fireplace has already seen a lot of action. And that is usually when my thoughts and my appetite lead me to making soup. So I decided to make a soup that uses some of my favorite ingredients: wild rice, […]
I first tried this curry when I lived in Hiroshima, Japan many years ago. I had tried other curries before, but this was very different and delicious. It is also very simple to make and I love the potatoes and carrots (big chunks for me!) along with the […]
I’ve always loved good food. My mom made sure I tasted something delicious every day, no matter how humble the meal. But I first started cooking “on purpose” when I began watching the Food Network. Along with Sara Moulton’s Cooking Live (a fellow University of Michigan alum), I […]
This is one of my “go-to” recipes when I need a delicious and easy side dish for many Mexican meals. I came across the recipe in Marge Poore’s 1,000 Mexican Recipes, a book I will recommend again. Aside from being a simple and delicious recipe, it is easy […]
I love enchiladas. They are simple or complex. And they can change character quickly depending on the sauce, the filling or even how you prepare them. I’ve even used leftovers, wrapped in a tortilla and topped with a red or green chile sauce or even mole. […]
I love rice. And I like simple. This one fits both. Many Mexican dishes use rice as a side dish. I was used to a more traditional tomato-based Mexican rice. I love that too. But this rice was a nice surprise. It is a simple recipe that comes […]
One of the best things about Christmas for me growing up were the tamales my mom and my tías made for Christmas dinner. No turkey or ham for us. Tamales! And there were different kinds: beef with a red chile sauce, chicken with a green tomatillo sauce and […]
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