Falling from Grace: Dried Fruits and Nuts (Frutos Secos)
Funny the difference words can make to food. When I learned Spanish, I learned that the term frutos secos, dried fruits, included nuts as well as what the English called…
Read moreI, Ennion, Master of Fire
I, Ennion, master of fire, put my signature to the products of my workshop. I, Ennion, master of fire, created this blue two-handled cup from earth, fire, and salt. …
Read moreFruits of the Oven: Pastries
Today I’m posting a piece, “Letter from Mexico: Fruits of the Oven” that I wrote back in 2001 about a visit to a traditional bakery that made frutas de horno (pastries)…
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