by admin | Feb 18, 2009 | Articles, Ingredients, Techniques, Travel, Veracruz
The Seafood of Veracruz By Zarela Martinez Los Angeles Times October 21, 1998 in print edition H-1 For the first 12 years of my life, the only fish I ever ate were frozen haddock filets at Luby’s Cafeteria in El Paso, Texas. They were fried in a thick crust and I ate...
by admin | Feb 7, 2009 | Ingredients
Epazote (Chenopodium ambrosioides) is an aromatic perennial herb with an assertive, somewhat bitter taste. It grows wild in many parts of the United States — even Central Park, New York — and has various English names of which my favorite is...
by admin | Feb 3, 2009 | Events, Past Events, Press
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking of ways to spice up your celebration and Zarela has the answer—Mole! This week on Martha Stewart Radio it’s all about chocolate, so make sure to tune in and catch Zarela, Thursday, February...
by admin | Jan 27, 2009 | Articles, Travel, Veracruz
Mex Appeal This article originally appeared in “Food & Wine” and can also be viewed at http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/mex-appeal With jungles, waterfalls and one of Mexico’s best regional cuisines, little-known Veracruz is a great adventure....
by admin | Jan 27, 2009 | Special Days
When I was doing research for my book the Food and Life of Oaxaca, I happened to make a trip there in the winter and immediately went to the market. My first stop was my favorite counter where they sell all types of seasonal decorations. I’m greeted by the...