Tamalada y Aguas Frescas with Working Class Foodies

Posted by gabriellemarielopez on May.3.2010 · 21 Comments 

Featured Post: September 30, 2010 In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Rebecca and Kit of Working Class Foodies joined us for a tamalada (tamale-making party). We enjoyed cooking up a few dozen traditional red chile pork tamales and my rendition of New Mexican inspired vegan tamales.  I hope you enjoy this video as much as … Continue reading →

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Las Bebidas: Agua de Yerba Buena (Mint Water)

Posted by gabriellemarielopez on July.20.2009 · 12 Comments 

Minty fresh! Maybe it’s a little bit of curandera in me or maybe it’s just the summer heat, but there’s something about drinking mint water that makes my mouth and spirit feel oh-so-clean. For centuries Curanderos and abuelitas (“grandmothers”) across the Americas have used this herb to cure a variety of stomach illnesses and spiritual … Continue reading →

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Ensalada de Betabel* y Yerba Buena: A Summer version of Mexican Beet Salad

Posted by gabriellemarielopez on July.17.2009 · 13 Comments 

Mexican food is more than fish tacos and bean and cheese burritos. Don’t get me wrong, the fried and spicy Cal-Mex and Tex-Mex versions of traditional dishes are tasty, but they don’t fully and fairly represent the Mexican menu. Traditional Mexican beet salads usually compliment the subtle sweetness of beets with savory queso fresco, onions, … Continue reading →

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