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Everyone Has a Rice Story, Here's Mine

May 20, 2026

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4 min read

Everyone Has a Rice Story, Here's Mine

Throw four primary colors onto a palette and mix randomly. Whatever combination you come up with, there will be a Mexican rice that catches the spirit of those tones.

Corn Tortillas or Flour Tortillas?

Apr 21, 2026

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5 min read

Corn Tortillas or Flour Tortillas?

I thought corn tortillas were best, until I started traveling northern Mexico.

When Passover Meets Easter

Mar 24, 2026

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7 min read

When Passover Meets Easter

The delicious gift of lamb, wine, and eggs on both tables — and the world briefly making sense.

The Best Capirotada I've Ever Had

Feb 24, 2026

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7 min read

The Best Capirotada I've Ever Had

(and the Tiny Village Where I Found It)