The Cocinas Economicas (Economical Kitchens) of Isla Mujeres

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Story and Photos by DaRel Christiansen      Recipes: Ophelia’s Chiles Poblanos Rellenos (Stuffed Chiles) Cebollas (Pickled Onions) Ophelia’s Salsa de Habanero Samuel’s Cerveza Habanero (Beer with Habaneros) Caldo de Camarón (Shrimp Soup) Filete con Ajo de Mojo (Fish Filet with Garlic) Pescado Frito con Mojo de Ajo (Whole Fried Fish) Shrimp Ceviche (Shrimp Cooked in Lime) Isla Mujeres (Island …

The Magnifient Moles of Oaxaca

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Article and Photos by Patrick Holian  Recipes: Mole Coloradito Mole Manchamanteles Oaxacan Black Mole (Mole Negro Oaxaqueño) Oaxacan Chichillo (Chichillo Oaxaqueño) Rice Mole (Mole de Arroz)   Perhaps we should start with the name, mole. No, I am not referring to the small, furry mammal with beady eyes, although I imagine the editor would expect me to ingest such vermin. …

Los Cabos: Where Land Ends and Fire Begins

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Cabo means “cape” in Spanish, and it is part of the name given to two cities at the end of the Baja California peninsula, separated by 20 miles of beaches and resorts. Cabo San Lucas is referred to as Cabo, whereas San Jose del Cabo is referred to as San Jose. Cabo is the one most tourists and people think of; …

Chasing Chiltepíns, Part 2

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by Kraig Kraft   High Altitude Sightings and Punchless Peppers   Authors note: In part one of this two-part story, here, I explain the rationale behind the trip and introduce my Ph.D. research. This part documents the end of the trip and brings more questions than answers.   As I mentioned in the previous installment, I went to Mexico in …

Piment d’ Espelette: The AOC-Protected Chile Pepper

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By Dave DeWitt Recipe Index: Chicken Basquaise with Espelette Piperade Sliced Veal with Espelette Peppers Axoa Lamb with Espelette Pepper <Photo by Harald Zoschke Some varieties of chile peppers are given treasured status in certain regions of the world, where they are celebrated in art, legend, the kitchen, and festivals. Paprika has such status in Hungary, the jalapeño in Laredo, …