A Nice Cuppa

When It comes to tea and coffee recipes there are many recipes to be found. Plenty of cakes, cookies and beverages made from and or flavored with these. As a chef, I’ve found sweet and savory ingredients are crossing over more frequently and it is not rare to find wasabi, curry or fleur […]

The botanical name for chocolate is Theobroma, which means “food of the gods”.
One of the greatest pleasures of growing up in Mexico was being surrounded by wonderful food all around you and everywhere you look..even when you???re not actually looking for it.
Perhaps most of my most vivid memories are those that are remembered through […]

The English ceremony of Afternoon Tea dates back to the 1840’s but it was not???t something that was ???invented??? but rather the evolution of rituals and routines that surrounded tea drinking in Britain before that time.
Contrary to what many believe, Afternoon tea may have been started by the French and not the British, according […]

These after dinner drinks have been around for a long time and as with other coffee drinks, the list is endless. Their origin is uncertain but their popularity probably had to do with tableside service in fancy restaurants, pouring the liquor at arms distance creating a beautiful flame, releasing a wonderful aroma and decorating […]

The sun has been shining lately in my backyard and I can???t stop craving a refreshing drink. I???ve been in the mood for something cool but not too fruity. I made my way to the kitchen and made a fresh tray of coffee cubes. As they were cooling I began to think of refreshing coffee […]

The following list is not intended to include all beverages made with coffee but as a reference guide to some traditional and a few unusual ones. Enjoy!
Espresso Based Coffee Drinks
It is imperative to note that to make spectacular drinks, you’ve got to start with great tasting, high quality fresh coffee. No amount of sugar, […]

I was born and raised in Mexico City and food has been part of my visual and emotional memory since … well since always. Latin and Jewish families revolve around food and I am no exception to that rule.
I am a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and have been working in various restaurants […]