I was recently forwarded this Nigel Slater article that really drives home the importance of doing some big cooking on the weekend (such as this roast pork shoulder in the article) so that you have enough for several meals that require minimal prep for the rest of the week. I love cooking in this way. … Read More Best Topping for Tacos | Cactus with Prickly Pear Vinaigrette
Sometimes I need a bit of liquid en[courage]ment to get moving in the blog posting realm again. Enter the cocktail. I whipped up something with the few bits and bobs that we have ’round the house. I know, I have prickly pears in my house. In January. Hush. Because of this cocktail, I’ve been inspired… Read More Persephone’s Drinks Cabinet | Prickly Pear Rum Punch
In San Antonio, tamales are an important tradition around major holidays leading to long lines at some of San Antonio’s favorite spots like Delicious Tamales and Ruben’s. I had always considered them something that might be too much work on my part, but as it turns out, they’re really not as much as I thought… Read More Persephone’s Cocina | Tamales
There’s something about Mexican food lately. I’m just loving the spices and the fats and the flavors and the family feel of the meals. This morning, since we had so many ingredients of Mexican origin in the fridge, I decided to do a take on huevos rancheros. It’s not really rancheros; it’s just a delicious… Read More Sunday Breakfast | Huevos, Persephone Style
I have been using chile paste in a lot of my cooking lately, because it’s just so flavorful. I make my own and use it in braises, sauces and marinades. (In chili. Duh.) It takes just a bit of time, and if you portion it out in ice cube trays and freeze it, you’ve got… Read More Quick Flavor Boost | Dried Chile Paste
Top picks from Persephone include anything with the very tender lengua (tongue), especially the quesadilla. Also worth ordering are the volcanes topped al pastor (pork and pineapple and heaven). Lovely and loud with soccer on the two TVs, it’s a great spot to pop in for a quick snack washed down with sugary Cokes and… Read More The Real Deal | Taqueria Los Guachos
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