Pineapple Vinegar, Part 2
I can only say that I think everyone should try this. I think you'll get a kick out of it and the liquid it produces is very handy! I had...
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Pineapple Vinegar
A lot of Mexican recipes call for a light, fruity vinegar and commercially here in the states, about our only option is rice vinegar. It works in a pinch but...
Bean Fields of Caifornia
Last week I met a new farmer just outside of the delta who is interested in growing for Rancho Gordo. It's kind of funny because at my trial gardens in...
Tacos with Shrimp and Nopalitos
The next time y0u have a grill handy, try grilling some cactus paddles and shrimp. They make a great taco filling. Just give them a quick bath in some garlic...
Poblano Chile Sauce
The more I eat Poblano chiles, the more I love them. The roasting and peeling part is a bit of a hassle but once you do it a few times,...
Cooking With Clay, Part 5
Have you noticed how many people that have spent thousands to redo their kitchens with Viking ranges, full sets of All-Clad cookware and state of the art refrigerators never cook?...
Scrambled Eggs with Scarlet Runners and Chile Sauce
On the weekend I made a big batch of chile sauce with Anchos and New Mexican chiles. I've been adding spoonfuls of the sauce to almost everything and I'm surprised...
Beans from Cholula
I mentioned earlier that my friends Connie and Sharon brought back some taupe ayocotes (runner beans) from their last trip to Mexico. They came to me in a box and...
Corn and Fennel Soup Experiment
Last Spring, in the lovely town of Patzcuaro, in the state of Michoacan in Mexico, I had some great street food. Street food in Mexico is often a taco or...
Almost Pantry Ceviche
I tend to fall back on this appetizer whenever there's a summer get-together. It takes a lot of chopping but it's easy and forgiving. Drain a can of clams, reserving...
Carneros Heritage Fest: Where Sonoma and Napa Meet
I took a rare Saturday off on June 2nd to attend and be a "celebrity" judge at the 2nd Annual Carneros Heritage Fest. What a gas! The party, hosted by...
RG on "In Wine Country" TV Show
Rancho Gordo will be one of the segments on this week's In Wine Country, a syndicated show available on most NBC affiliates. Also featured on the show are pianist Andre...