Kitchen
Elevated Summer Sangria
Red, white, rosé and sparkling sangria recipes for next level mango lovers As one who has indulged in the intoxicating bliss of good wine for over half my life, I find sangria to be a complicated subject. But, if you are going to do it, do it well………..
Continue ReadingThe Crespo Organic Kitchen Celebrates Summer Mango Mania with #MuchosMangoes
Indulge in mango-centric events and experiences The Crespo Organic Kitchen is essentially the test kitchen for all things Crespo Organic, managed by my company Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center ; a small food education, sales & marketing and media company, specializing in local, organic, fairtrade, and sustainable food and agricultural; supporting small global growers around the…
Continue ReadingMango Pickle Relish
This summers hottest BBQ condiment This past Memorial Day weekend, I like millions of Americans, had a small BBQ gathering. Many of my favorite BBQ staples were on the menu, as were mangoes. Mango BBQ pulled pork and brats were the main event on the grill, accentuated by some salads and drinks. As usual, I…
Continue ReadingA Simple Mango Cake for Mother’s Day
Sometimes simplicity can lead us to a place beyond opulence Some might argue that I shouldn’t have a voice for mothers or mothering, after all I don’t have kids of my own and I haven’t had a relationship with my own mother for over thirty-four years, a decision I sit comfortably with, mind you. Arguably,…
Continue ReadingMy “Authentically Me” Mango Cake
In honor of my birthday, I want to share a piece of me with you. It, like me, is far less complicated than it seems. Recipes to follow: Blood Orange Vanilla Chiffon Layer Cake Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote Mango-Ginger Compote Mango Cream Cheese Frosting I turned 45 today, and it’s been a most rewarding experience—undoubtedly because I…
Continue ReadingUse Them Before You Loose Them!
Making sauce to combat kitchen food waste… We’ve all been there. Herbs wilt rapidly in the fridge. Garlic and ginger dry up in a flash. Mangoes and avocados ripen on the countertop before we are ready to use them. These things always seem happen at a time when the idea of a mango smoothie or…
Continue ReadingTwo Old Tarts
And a mango-meringue tartlet Having close female friends is one of the more rewarding and sustaining events we women can experience throughout life. Loving and devoted allies, they can often provide the compassion for ourselves that we let dissipate in times of stress or high anxiety, which can be more frequent and more severe as…
Continue ReadingMango Madeleines
The Perfect Rainy Day Baking Challenge It’s been rainy here in the Bay Area the last few days, and I’ve been drinking a lot of tea to keep warm and cozy. It’s been the perfect time to perfect and TASTE test a recipe I have been working on in the Crespo Organic Kitchen this winter-…
Continue ReadingMango Mule
Mango, Tomatillo & Avocado Sauce
(Mango Tomatillo Guacamole Taquero) I have four favorite sauces in my taco repertoire: Mango-Habañero Sauce, Peruvian Cilantro Sauce, Tomatillo Sauce and Guacamole Taquero. This sauce combines all four and makes it into one smooth and creamy condiment. Bonus feature: it can soak up a handful of items on the way to becoming food waste. I…
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