Contra a Moorish Origin for Ensaimadas
For those coming late to this discussion, we’ve been kicking around possible origins for the Mallorcan and Menorcan ensaimada here, as well as the puzzles of its spread (why did…
Read moreArrachera: What and When?
A friend wrote to ask about arrachera. I’m going to hazard some guesses but I bet some of you know a lot more than I do. Please chime in. Arrachera…
Read moreThe Island Plate
It’s cookbook award time. And the number of stunning cookbooks that are out there is overwhelming: beautifully written, well-tested recipes, and glorious photography. Yet there are so many lovely books…
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