Yes, you can use beer in place of baker’s yeast to make bread, as the beer’s carbonation and residual yeast create bubbles that make…
Recipes
Apple Butter: A Healthy Alternative
Apple butter (mantequilla de manzana) is enjoyed widely in Mexico, particularly in the state of Chihuahua and parts of Jalisco, which are the country’s…
Méxican Jambalaya
Most people associate Jambalaya with Louisiana or Creole cuisine; however, it has historical influences from France and Spain. The name Jambalaya was derived from…
1924 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
What could be better than candy and cookies in one? Crisp and crunchy—with nuggets of real sweet chocolate in them. This recipe is from…
Temperature Formula and Cooking Implications
Many people from the United States, Liberia, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands, who continue to use the Fahrenheit temperature…
Exotic Lemonada
One of the favorite non-alcoholic drinks in Mexico is Lemonada (lemonade). Here in Cuernavaca, where we enjoy mild, tropical weather year round, it is…
Café de Olla
If you have not heard of Café de Olla and you like your coffee sweet, then this is a great way to serve coffee.…
DIY Béchamel Sauce
Bechamel, also known as white sauce, is one of the five “mother sauces” that are a staple in classic French cuisine. This just means…