Tag Archives: Mexican food

Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. It’s almost the New Year and I can’t believe it. This year has flown by, despite the times when it … Continue reading

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Louisville and Asheville

Some places just make you take a deep breath, look around, and realize that everything is right with the world (even though you read wayyy too much news and know that it isn’t). Louisville and Asheville are two of those … Continue reading

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Elote with Chili Rub and Cotija Cheese

I used to hate grilled corn. When I was little, my family would go strawberry picking at a local farm during the summer and we’d always get lunch there afterward. My sister would order corn on the cob wrapped in … Continue reading

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El Toluco Taqueria & Grocery

I spend a lot of time reading about food in St. Louis. So usually, I feel like I’m in the know when it comes to what’s opening in my neighborhood. That’s not the case with El Toluco Taqueria & Grocery. … Continue reading

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Chilaquiles

I had a bunch of corn tortillas leftover from making enchiladas the other night, so I decided to use them to make chilaquiles for dinner yesterday. I thought that I’d made chilaquiles before, but as it turns out, I hadn’t. … Continue reading

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Roasted Corn Enchiladas

Every year around this time, I crave roasted corn enchiladas. I can trace it back to spring 2013, when I first made this dish. My friend Stephanie and I wanted a study break during grad school so we decided to … Continue reading

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Huevos Rancheros Scrambled Eggs

I love eggs more than most things, except maybe chocolate and avocados. So when I saw this recipe for huevos rancheros scrambled eggs, I was sold. This recipe is a hybrid. It’s huevos rancheros, tostadas, and tacos, all rolled into … Continue reading

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas

I’ve been wanting to make sweet potato and black bean enchiladas for a while, but I was waiting until I found the perfect recipe. I knew that I wanted a red sauce on top, traditional style, but a lot of … Continue reading

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Roasted Corn Enchiladas

In honor of Memorial Day–but mostly because I was craving Mexican food–I made roasted corn enchiladas for dinner tonight. I tried this recipe for the first time a year ago when I was still in grad school in Chicago. My … Continue reading

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PuraVegan: A Venture into Raw Food

Two years ago before I left for France, I needed a three-month summer job.  I had just graduated from college, and didn’t want to work in an office all summer.  So, my options were pretty much limited to retail and … Continue reading

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