by Kelli Bergthold Cockroaches, caviar, chocolate, mud, sheets of gold leaf, beer…no, this is not an exotic menu for a wealthy, albeit twisted, cocktail party. These are just a few of the bizarre remedies women have used to achieve flawless skin. For thousands of years, we have been persuaded to slather on purees and compotes containing ingredients one might find …
Creating a Cuisine, by Dave DeWitt The arrival of the Spanish in Mexico had a profound effect on the cuisine of the country as the ingredients the explorers brought with them soon transformed the eating habits of the Indians. However, the Aztecs and their descendants did not give up their beloved staples such as chiles, corn, and chocolate; they combined …
Writing and Photography by Mark Masker About two years ago, I shelled out twenty bucks for a brand new electric smoker that a friend of mine used as a dust attractor in his garage. I cut my culinary teeth it and it lasted through two good years of ribs, briskets, and a lot of other cool dead animal flesh. Then, …
