A few years ago, I had the chance to work in France as a pastry commis/stagiare for a little bit. It was a life changing experience, to say the least. I think, though, the most valuable lesson I learned over there was to not be afraid to experiment in the kitchen. That there really are… Continue reading Pastel de Cilantro & Naranja
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Pan de Elote
Let’s talk about my obsession with corn. Corn reminds me of Mexico – as simple as that. It reminds me of the evenings I would spend walking around el zócalo with an elote or esquite in hand. It reminds me of street tacos late at night. It reminds me of the corn fields lining the… Continue reading Pan de Elote
Grageas
Better known as Mexican sprinkle cookies. I’ve been looking for a universal name for these colourful cookies and, after some serious asking around, I think it really depends on who you ask. So far, I’ve heard: polvorones Mexicanos (my favourite!), galletas con chochitos, galletas de arcoiris, sprinkle cookies, galletas de grageas, rainbow cookies and chispitas.… Continue reading Grageas