It's cherry season dudes (and dudettes...actually mostly just dudettes because I think my Dad is the only man who reads this blog). So what do we do when it's cherry season? Say it with me now... "we make cherry galettes"! And we make them with whole wheat flour and vegan butter because we can. And ...
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Horchata Smoothie
When I first arrived in Mexico City last August for my research program's orientation I stopped in at the oh-so familiar Starbucks. Oaxaca only has one Starbucks and it's pretty far from where I live, thankfully, so instead I visit my favorite local coffee shops... that is when I'm not whipping up ...
Horchata + Horchata Iced Latte
I wouldn't really call myself a creature of habit, but I have a really hard time saying "no" to horchata whenever it's a drink option on the menu. If you're not familiar with horchata, it is a rice milk-based drink that is often made with almonds, cinnamon, and sugar. It has a thin consistency but ...
Sweet and Salty Roasted Pepitas
As I prepare to head home to Philadelphia at the end of the month (I'm not sure I can ever prepare for this), I am trying to use up a lot of pantry items in my kitchen. I'm finding myself using spices a lot more than I did before- I just always forget about them- and have been putting tea bags in my ...
Vegetarian Curry Stew with Cashew Quinoa
Yesterday I witnessed a Mexican livestock sale in action. In a small town outside Oaxaca City, I went to a weekly market for the sale of cows, horses, goats, and pigs. It was kind of exciting at first because there were so many animals, some really big and full-grown, others only a few months old. I ...
