American-Mexican Thanksgiving

Across the street for dinner with a group of American and Mexican friends.  This lovely eclectic menu owes a good bit to Mexican Christmas and New Year’s dinners. ENTRADAS: Sopes…

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Singing while you pound (or grind)

Continuing with my round up of comments, not in any particular order. Cindy Bertelsen talks about African women singing while they pound.  I bet it helps the rhythm. I would…

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English influence on Greek food

So pleased to have Sam Sotiropoulos join the debate about whether Greek food owes anything to the British. Be sure to check his comments about how kumquats and probably potatoes…

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