Tag: fruit

... We're all familiar with the role that California black olives play in traditional Cal Mex cuisine -- they're a regular feature of nachos, enchiladas, and taco salads. I decided to use them in …

Look! I made something! It helps that it's a cocktail, to soothe mama's jangled nerves (if you want to make it a mocktail, just omit the gin) and there is no timing involved.

It's rare to see loquats in the market -- the bruise extraordinarily easily - but if you're lucky enough to have a tree (or a neighbor with a tree, or a friend with a tree) …

Mother's Day is on my mind this week. I am replete with motherhood. My bel If some of you are less <del datetime="2012-05-10T18:32:13+00:00">lazy</del> <em>encumbered</em> than I am, this blueberry cornmeal cake would be an excellent treat …

I make no pretenses that this is based on some autentico salsa especiale I tasted in a tiny cafe in Zihuatanejo. In fact, this recipe is based entirely on a pineapple I had in …

My personal favorite take on a bunny cake (or a birthday cake, or a Sunday afternoon for no reason layer cake) is an orange layer cake with orange buttercream frosting. I love chocolate cake, …

I'm a big believer in a decent breakfast. If I don't eat one, I'm climbing the walls and eating whatever I've packed for lunch at 10 am. The Nuni gets to eat at preschool, …