Rachel Laudan

Almond Milk and Butter

By Rachel Laudan August 8, 2008 Drink, Food History 1 Comment

Closely related to horchata is almond milk which was so essential for fast day cooking in the Catholic world when milk was not permitted. And luckily my long-standing buddy Ken…

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Agua Fresca 13: Agua de Lima

By Rachel Laudan August 6, 2008 Drink, Mexican Food, Taste 6 Comments

Now for another citrus agua, agua de lima. You’re probably not going to be able to make in many parts of the world because I have never seen limas outside…

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Tisane, Orzo, Horchata, and Orgeat: Part of the Tangled History of Agua Fresca

By Rachel Laudan July 27, 2008 Drink, Food History 2 Comments

Tisane. The generic name for French herbal teas that might put you to sleep or cure an ill or just taste delicious. Orzo. An Italian dried pasta, the size and…

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