On My Mind: Islamic Cuisine, Razor Clams, Carbs and More
Just a few items in food history and politics that have caught my attention this week. Anissa Helou‘s magnificent, far-reaching Feast: Food of the Islamic World is out. It’s taut…
Read moreMaking Shrimp Empanadas in La Viga, Mexico’s Wholesale Fish Market
Basket of shrimp empanadas, 5 for $30 pesos (US$2.20) Saturday saw a group of three friends in La Viga, Mexico’s wholesale market, claimed to be the biggest in Latin America…
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