Mango

Mango

Here are a few tidbits of mango minutia: Mangos are the #1 most consumed fruit in the world. Mexico is the leading supplier of mangos to the U.S., and to the rest of the world. From Asia to South America, some 400 varieties of mango exist, widely varying in appearance and flavor. They can be…

Pickles

Pickles

Pickles date back forty-five hundred years to Mesopotamia where it is believed cucumbers were first preserved. Cleopatra, a devoted pickle fan, believed they enhanced her beauty. Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were pickle fans. America’s namesake, Amerigo Vespucci, hawked pickles in Seville to seafaring ship captains to help fight the sickness known as scurvy….

Portuguese Marinated Tuna

Portuguese Marinated Tuna

Ingredients Marinade: 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon capers 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 tuna steaks, at least 3/4″ thick (1-1/2 to 2 pounds…

Wine and Cheese Combinations

Wine and Cheese Combinations

With countless varieties of both cheese and wine, the possibilities are endless. Yet certain rules apple. Often, pairing the regional wines with local cheeses makes an ideal combination, such as Muenster with Alsatian Gewurztraminer, chevres with Sancerre, or Roquefort with Sauternes. Consider other beverages, too: tart cider or Calvados has a natural affinity for soft-ripened…

Superbowl Book

Superbowl Book

Ten Speed Press/Celestial Arts and Jennifer created a best-selling hot sauce poster series that to date has sold over 40,000 copies. The Great Hot Sauce Book figuratively and literally gives the poster three dimensions. Get the book at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Hot-Sauce-Book/dp/0898157838 Other Recipes: Dry Rub for Beef Ribs in Oven Pickles Mango