“Through some rare genetic oddity, my sense of taste is at full strength only when I’m standing up.” – Calvin Trillin, The New Yorker When you visit street food vendors in other countries, you are likely to find food distinguished by its local flavor and food that represents well-esablished local traditions. This is because […]
I am so ready for spring. I am craving greens to eat and I want to see green. I want to lose the gloves and hat and sit on my deck and feel the warm spring sun on my face. We are not quite there yet, but we are close. Here in southeast Michigan there […]
Making your own chips from fresh corn tortillas is a great way to take your Mexican dinner to another level. They would go great with, say, butternut squash enchiladas! If you can find a local tortilla maker, even better. Here are two examples in the Southeast Michigan area. Ann Arbor Tortilla Factory La Jalisciense Tortilla […]
Several years ago, we had dinner at Seva Restaurant in Ann Arbor. Seva is a fantastic vegetarian venue but their food is so good, vegetarians are far from their only patrons. While we were there, I had their butternut squash enchiladas. Creamy. Sweet. Spicy Hot. This dish was amazing! I knew I had to learn […]
