Goodbye, summer! Now that it’s October, fall has really kicked in. We’ve put our shorts away, gotten the kids in school, started raking leaves and we now see Halloween decorations everywhere. It’s a time of transitions, and fall has a way of teaching us with some beautiful symbols. Bringing it in The harvest time is a reminder that we reap […]
Time, relationships and an enchilada dinner
Busy, busy, busy Things have been pretty rushed for me lately. I have started my own business, which is very time-consuming. I also have several projects I am involved in that also place demands on my time. Then I’ve been out of town more than usual, and that shakes up my routines. I’m sure all of you know the feeling, […]
Making fajitas the right way
I’ve mentioned before how I am intimidated to make Mexican food for my Latino boyfriend, Albert. While I’m happy to make my faux Mexican dishes, I’m afraid of getting the “real” stuff wrong. That means I’m extra excited whenever he makes dinner. Sneaking health in Last night, Albert brought home some groceries to make a surprise meal. Together we cooked […]
Food fusion in Tortilla Lasagna
One of my favorite things about cooking is that the possibilities are endless. One’s culinary repertoire can stretch as far as one’s imagination goes (albeit probably with a few failed attempts along the way). And in a global society such as ours, inspiration can be found far and wide as more recipes are accessible and foreign ingredients are imported. Love […]
Culture clash in the kitchen
It’s a concern many a woman has: measuring up to her partner’s mother. As much as a man might love you for who you are, somewhere in the back of his head, he is comparing you to the woman who nurtured him growing up. Women do it too, by picking men in relation to how their fathers were. Mama’s homemade […]
