As a person with Colombian roots, I consider food very important. There are a variety of delicious foods in this Hispanic culture— ranging from arepas to bandeja paisa. Nonetheless, my absolute favorite food would have to be empanadas. Empanadas are … Continue reading Natalie Lux: Oh, my… Empanadas!
Chocolate brownies are popular around the world. They originated in the U.S and, even though there is no exact date for their creation, the recipe was first printed in 1906. Since then, a number of variations have been made, and … Continue reading Chocolate Temptation
When it comes to food blogs, topics range from amateur cooking and specialty foods, to culinary photography. Many blogs emphasize heritage and tradition, techniques for home cooking, and traveling, evoking flavors from around the world. They celebrate the cultures and … Continue reading Eating with Our Eyes
Meet Martha Tárraga Hevia y Vaca. She’s from Tarija, Bolivia, a city that chapacas singers used to call Tierra Andaluz or “Adalusian land” because of its wondrous rivers. Ever since she moved away from her birthplace, first to go to college … Continue reading Tarija, Bolivia: Passion Fruit Mousse
El “Majadito” is one of the most famous dishes of Bolivia. It comes from the eastern side of the country, from the very heart of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. This dish was created during the pre-Columbian era when people mostly … Continue reading Majadito: Bolivia’s Treasure
The United States isn’t the only country in the world where people celebrate Thanksgiving. Here are five others: Canada, Liberia, (one town in) the Netherlands, Grenada, and the Australian territory of the Norfolk Island. According to Zack Beauchamp, “Canadian Thanksgiving … Continue reading A Canadian Thanksgiving, by Daniela Lara Serna
Apple pie is a regular guest at Thanksgiving parties across the U.S. In Bolivia, this dessert is not as popular, but those who enjoy it wish it were available in more coffee shops and bakeries. My cousin-in-law, Eliana, is the … Continue reading A Classic with a Twist, by Milena Gigliotti
I made a delicious blanc-manger coco when Mother visited for Christmas last year, and I thought I’d share the recipe. I learned to make the dessert in Port-au-Prince, but it’s also very popular in other French Caribbean countries such as Guadeloupe … Continue reading Haitian Recipe: Blanc-manger coco
Crabs and vegetables… This is one of my husband’s favorite dishes. I don’t often play house but sometimes, hey, I’ll put on a cute bib and cook with my high heels on. You will need: 6 Chayote Squash, peeled, cored, … Continue reading MJ’s Legim ak Sirik: A Haitian Recipe
Just in time for Thanksgiving! Here’s Sarah Pearsall’s delicious recipe for Turkey Stock. Sarah’s foodie Facebook site, “The Florida Foodie” offers links food-themed blogs and restaurant reviews from the South Florida food scene. What you’ll need: Turkey wings, celery, carrots, yellow … Continue reading Sarah Pearsall’s Yummy Turkey Stock
Another delicious recipe from Mahalia’s kitchen. Want something both yummy and healthy? What about kale chips? Kale or borecole is a vegetable with green or purple leaves, in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is considered … Continue reading Mahalia’s Kale Chips
I love Fridays at work. In my hurry to get to the lunch room, I’m bumping into people, crashing into them – in hallways, in the enclosed walkways between buildings named after planets – ready to scatter their books, step … Continue reading Lewis Prisco’s Fried Eggplants Recipe
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, I drove to writer Mahalia Solages’ house with that wonderful sense of contended anticipation: we were to spend some time cooking together! It was such a breezy, tulip-soft day. As Mahalia taught me the recipe … Continue reading Mahalia’s Pwason Gwo Sèl
On Saturday, I had the privilege to attend a cooking class taught by accomplished Haitian chef and storyteller Liliane Louis, author of When Night Falls, Kric! Krac! (Libraries Unlimited, 1999).The full menu included white rice, red beans puree, and Haitian … Continue reading (It’s More than Just) Cooking with Liliane