Books I Like, No. 2
Three more books for the ages, according to me. The Essential Cuisines of Mexico by Diana Kennedy I was very excited when this came out. It was supposed to replace...
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Chili con Carne: Keeping Things Simple
The last of my conversation with Taylor Boetticher (The Fatted Calf) on chili con carne. We both are smitten with our mutual friend, Georgeanne Brennan and we discuss her influence...
Another Rant: Leave 5 de Mayo Alone!
I wish people would calm down about Cinco de Mayo. So many of my friends are up in arms over the gringo celebrations. They can't wait to correct those that...
An Obvious Point About Bean Cooking Not Everyone Knows
A few years ago I did one of those farm to table dinners and it featured our beans. I loved sitting at the end of a long white table with...
Yes, Steve, You Cynical Old Scrooge, There Is a Santa Claus
I've been on pins and needles as we make our way through the holiday season. I've been telling everyone not to freak out, feel too much pressure and just get...
A Break from Beans and Food
I spend the good part of Friday afternoon, Friday night and then, even Saturday morning, crying. This is not something I normally do. I don't want to bring you down...
Noodles, Beans and Memories
I think it's clear how much fun I've been having cooking pasta and beans this month. Along with the terrific dishes, which are all very easy to do once you...
The Anti-Father's Day Message from Papa Steve
My youngest was very nervous about what to do on Father's Day. I gave him hell for not giving presents to his grandmother this last Christmas. He was of the...
Make Mine Moka!
As a teenager, I never understood it's appeal. My father's dependence on it first thing in the morning seemed at odds with my flower child persona I was indulging at...
2012: It's Been a Very Good Year
We've been getting slammed with orders at Rancho Gordo so the blog has taken a back seat to fulfillment issues. Today is our last day for ground shipping and you...
TRUE CONFESSIONS! Or Anything I've Learned of Any Value Comes From the Garden
Unfortunately I came to gardening and growing late in life. I grew up a pretty typical child of the 1960s in California. The good parts were my parents' love of...