Back in 1994-95, the big chile pepper story was that eating the pods caused stomach cancer. We investigated this allegation and published this report. Back then I wrote, "Let’s put this absurdity to rest right now. Despite all the mass media hype and paranoia, there is not one bit of credible evidence linking chile peppers with causing any type of …
After a visit to Pro’s Ranch Market, which is the closest food experience of Mexico in Albuquerque, Mary Jane pondered what to do with the ultra-crisp, giant tostadas I had bought on a whim tinged with curiosity. She came up with this combo, which is quick, spicy, and utterly delicious. Eat these with your fingers and a dark beer. …
An Excerpt From: Noodles Every Day Delicious Asian Recipes from Ramen to Rice Sticks by Corinne TrangPhotographs by Maura McEvoyChronicle Books, San FranciscoCopyright 2009168 Pages$22.95ISBN 978-0-8118-6143-4Available on Amazon.com here.Excerpt by permission of the publisher. Here I explore the idea that these small Asian snack dishes can be the foundations for quick, healthful, and wondrously varied meals, which can be prepared …
A Tale of Two Barbecue Restaurants By Rick Browne, PH.B. Recipes Barbecued Lamb Ribs Creamy Mac & Cheese Southern Skillet Cornbread with Tangerine Butter BUBBA’S BBQ JOINT—The front door is unpainted, broken, hanging on one hinge, and has Band-Aids covering rips in the screen, or maybe it doesn’t even have a door. “Y’all welcome to Bubba’s,” someone yells out from …
