by lapalapa | Jul 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many Mexican recipes will call for fresh meat, produce, and pantry items found in practically any American supermarket. Others, however, will require a visit to a locally-owned Hispanic grocery—or at least the international aisle of a large supermarket—for one or more...
by lapalapa | Jul 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Onions and Garlic Let’s start with the most common flavors you may find in Mexican food. First, there is garlic. It comes fresh, in a jar or in powdered form and is used in many recipes. Salsa, taco seasoning, and Spanish rice are just a few recipes that use...
by lapalapa | Jul 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
History on the Michelada A Michelada became popular back in the 1940’s when people began to mix beer with salsa or hot sauce. They are said to be comparable to a Bloody mary which is why, in Mexico, they’re considered good hangover remedies. There are many...
by lapalapa | Jul 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
The torta has a somewhat confusing history with conflicting reports and many variations. It can mean a type of sandwich, a cake, flatbread, or even a type of Italian pastry crust. It can also be used to describe pancakes, and in the Philippines and parts of Spain it...
by lapalapa | Jul 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Not a cooking queen? In need of some authentic Mexican food? Come to our restaurant in Santa Rosa CA to check out the best Mexican food of town. Ingredients 1 1⁄2 lbs pork shoulder 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon cumin powder 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves,...
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