Agua Fresca 11: Horchata de Chufa

Well, the afternoon of the 4th July seems like a good time to post about horchata de chufa. It would make a perfect drink to go along with a picnic on the 4th, even though it has no American credentials whatsoever. Or perhaps you’d better stick to iced tea or lemonade or beer.
My [...]

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Mole and the Mediterranean: Some Reflections

Thanks to all who have brought mole poblano and the medieval Mediterranean up again and for the clarifying comments.
Here are my thoughts on what I take to be Tim’s three main worries.
Worry 1. Since many families in rural Mexico have their own mole traditions, since these families often tend to the indigenous end of the [...]

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Gastronautas

Lots of interesting material in this web site that deals largely, though not exclusively, with the Spanish-speaking world.

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