The perfect pan for a Spanish omelette

Here it is!  The perfect pan for a Spanish omelette.  Not too big, not too small, nice and deep. The eggs cook slowly and evenly and they don’t stick at…

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How huitlacoche grows

Responding to Suzy Oakes’ question about how huitlacoche grows, here’s an ear I picked up today. I’m sure the young woman was totally mystified by my choice of this fairly…

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Huitlacoche/Cuitlacoche/Hongo/Corn Mushroom

Here’s some huitlacoche off the corn cob with a measuring spoon for size.  Crepas de huitlacoche were one of the first things I ever ate in Mexico, eagerly anticipated because…

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