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Guadalajara’s Mole Poblano

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I once watched an accomplished chef make mole from beginning to end, and mid-process it occurred to me: Why on earth would anyone want to go to such lengths for a sauce? But then I tasted the finished product of mole poblano, and I understood. … Read More

Torta Al Pastor at Juarez Restaurant

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Spiderman has his spidey sense that allows him to sense danger. Food bloggers have their own special sense: the foodie sense. Since I started blogging, I’ve become hyper-aware of restaurants, bakeries, markets, and so on.  Everywhere I go, my head’s swiveling like Linda Blair, in … Read More

Lunch Monogamy

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You’d never know it from the pics I’m about to show you, but I actually bring my lunch to work every day.   Remember when you were a kid and mom would buy you a new lunchbox at the start of the school year (I … Read More

Tacos… and Something Chewy at Lupita’s Deli

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Have you ever ordered something, bit into it, and thought, “Whoa, not was I expecting!”?  Whether you love a new food or hate it, the element of surprise is part of what makes eating fun. Which is why I wasn’t all that disappointed when I … Read More