If you want to eat awesome, fresh Mexican food you’ll need to learn how to make your own tortillas. It’s a skill I have yet to pick up, but hope to soon.
Recent Posts
Jefferson’s vegetable garden at Monticello
Besides his role in America’s founding, Jefferson was also a scientist and gardener. The vegetable garden behind Monticello was his personal laboratory.
Grilled kabobs on Father’s Day
Summer is a great time for grilling out. If you’re in the mood for something different, try a kabob. They’re easy to make and you can put all sorts of crazy stuff on them.
Wet burrito at Pablo’s Panaderia
A colleague of mine used to go on and on about a place in Lansing’s Old Town called Pablo’s Panaderia. For whatever reason, I didn’t take his advice to try it until earlier this year.
Is it time for a ban on artificial food dyes?
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is lobbying for the FDA to ban three common dyes: Yellow #5, Red 40, and Yellow #6.
Making coffee ‘local’
For me, coffee is a daily routine. But I’m also a big-time proponent of eating locally. Obviously, there’s a conflict here.
What we’re cooking up in July
Check out what we’ve got on tap: A new feature series, beer reviews, giveaways, even a book!
Why I (almost) never eat meat outside my own kitchen
When I’m out at a restaurant, or at a party, or wedding reception, I avoid meat. This leads people to believe I’m a vegetarian—which I most certainly am not.