Author Archives: Carol

Solar-Powered Oven, Courtesy of Honda

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Carol

Today’s temperatures are supposed to reach as high as 113°F in the San Fernando Valley, and I know it will be considerably hotter inside my Honda Civic. So I’m trying an experiment. I’m going to attempt to bake meringues in … Continue reading →

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Breakfast . . . It’s Not Just For Dinner!

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Carol

North of the border, we have some pretty rigid ideas about what constitutes breakfast. Before my recent trip to Mexico City, I guess I did, too, although I’ve always been game for something different. And we certainly got it there! … Continue reading →

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Move over, sangria!

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Carol

During our stay in Mexico City, our friends introduced us to a pair of refreshing summer beverages, both of which are quick and easy, requiring just two ingredients each—three if you count the ice, and four if you count ice … Continue reading →

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First Class Blues

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Carol

An aside: Since we stayed with friends and didn’t have to shell out the pesos for a hotel room, we indulged on our recent trip to Mexico City and upgraded our flight to first class both ways. The upside is … Continue reading →

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To all my boy cousins—and my brother—who tried to gross me out as a child: EAT THIS!

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Carol

a fine meal in the village of Bernal in the state of Queretaro:tortilla soup with ancho chiles and a trio of quesadillas: huitlacoche, chapulin and zucchini blossom Two foods I was set on sampling as we planned our trip to … Continue reading →

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