My friends Juana and Rosa came to my kitchen and cooked sopes for me. One of the things I most love about cooking and recipes is so much of what and how we know to cook something is passed down through generations. Intentionally or not. There have been times when I’ve asked my Mom to [...]
Archive for February, 2011
Mexican Sopes
Posted in Main Dishes on February 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Fresh Pear Upside Down Cake
Posted in Desserts, Fruit Dishes, tagged fresh pear cake, Pear cake, upside down cake on February 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What is there to say about winter fruit in Colorado? Not much. There’s not much of anything, and no effusive words of praise. We get the out of season berries shipped in from a variety of southern climes, most without much flavor or texture. Still, they can work if you need them to. Apples. Citrus, [...]
Coffee Crunch Bars
Posted in Uncategorized on February 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Hello, my name is Claire and I’m addicted to Coffee Crunch Bars. I’m pretty sure I’m going to have company. These could easily be renamed Crack Crunch Bars. Rich and crumbly, dark with the taste of toffee and espresso, studded with nuts, a cookie to quiet all the demon devils inside. These are not in [...]
