Ditch the triple sec, excessive salt and the eponymous Margarita glass! Nothing says authentic Mexico quite like a Margarita. Or does it? This potent “bebida” was invented somewhere near Rosarita (Northern Baja) in the early 1930’s for a B-list American movie star named Marjorie King. Marjorie was allergic to all hard alcohol except tequila and she…
Foolproof Caramel Recipes Using Mangoes: Salted (Classic), Faux and Tropical Vegan There is no one way to make caramel. The variances of technique, ingredients and measurements are ample. It’s really a matter of taste and personal preference that guide choices. And when it comes to caramel there is one overlying rule: practice makes perfect.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Imperfect Truth about Mangoes and Rain Mangoes are an imperfect fruit. Unlike the rest of the world, which is very used to seeing mangoes in all quality forms (the modern trend calls it “imperfect fruit”), Americans’ fruit cosmetic standards are very high and unrealistic. Not only does this…
