Headed to TBEX in Cancun this week and having never been to Mexico, I’m very excited to sample some authentic Mexican dishes! As a first timer, here are my 5 must try Mexican foods: 1. Gorditas: A small fat tortilla that can be made sweet or savory. Usually stuffed with ingredients such as salsas, grilled meats, […]
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WanderFood Wednesday: The Foreign Country Next Door
On Monday, I announced a challenge: Go somewhere in your town this week that you’ve never been before, find something delicious, and cook with it. Yesterday, I went somewhere I’ve never been before: Three carnicerias within a mile of my apartment, in search of beef cheeks (aka “cachetes de res”). I’m ashamed to say that I […]
WanderFood Fusion Wednesday: Indian-Mexican Rice and Beans
What happens when a family moves from India to Southern California? The kids get a taste for Mexican food. Then what happens when the family moves back to India? Mom makes Mexican food “Desi-style.” At least, that’s the story my friend tells me of how this Indian-Mexican fusion rice and beans recipe came to be. There […]