After that binge of testing out all of my Yucatecan recipes I had a lot of Masa Harina leftover. While I really like the taste of fresh homemade tortillas, I really doubt that I’m going to make a habit of preparing them. So what to do with the leftover Masa flour? I’m not a complicated [...]
Coriander And Coriander
Or, wait, is it Cilantro? In the States, we know the green leafy plant as Cilantro and the earthy brown powder made from the seeds of the Cilantro plant as Ground Coriander, but in most of the rest of the world the green leafy plant and the brown powder, as well as the seeds they [...]
A New Year’s Tradition
The New Year’s Day feast is the last of the winter holiday seasonal feasting traditions where food plays a main role in day’s celebrations. Many families have beliefs surrounding the making of this meal, by including recipes and food items that are believed to bring luck and prosperity in the New Year. My family’s tradition? [...]
Photo Of The Day: How I Photograph Food
Photographing food has always been frustrating for me. Usually, I ‘m clicking snaps of restaurant plates to accompany food stories, and have no real control over the lighting situation. When I do want to post a recipe or food story about cooking, I need to photograph in the kitchen, which has copper counters and skylights [...]
Interview With Emily Wise Miller
Emily Wise Miller is a freelance writer and editor currently living in Florence, Italy. She is the author of The Food Lover’s Guide to Florence, a wonderful resource for anyone who is interested in exploring the culinary culture of Florence and Tuscany. Emily’s guide will also help you to find a few out of the way trattorie and ristoranti in this tastefully rich region of Italy. The book is full of Emily’s passion for food, and her experience will guide you to some of the best Florence has to offer.
