The Blue Corn Express

The Next Culinary Trip to Copper Canyon

Its coming up April 30 – May 8 and this one should be really fun. We plan to include the little village of Temoris as well as the Casas Grandes area- the home of many delicious foods and the amazing Mata Ortiz pottery. Check the itinerary here.

Noritari and Chef Sol

The recent culinary trip to Copper Canyon on the train was the first of its kind and a raging success. We experienced the rugged and hearty ranch food in the mountains, the tasty seacoast creations in El Fuerte, the unique cheesy creations of the Mennonites- AND the creative and warm hospitality of Chef Sol at [...]

The First Blue Corn Express- Oct 2-9, 2010!

The Blue Corn Express Culinary Trip   An Authentic Copper Canyon train trip with a huge taste of the delicious Norteño foods October 2-9, 2010    The incredible train experience in Copper Canyon plus much more– <<click here for itinerary…or call Dave today at 217.369.9897 for info. ·       Many food treats and experiences including an [...]

Asado

Asado is this traditional meat dish through the Copper Canyon area which is made in a variety of ways. The meat can be pork or beef and the make up of the stuff can be from stew out to something like pulled pork. It can stand alone or be served with rice or be filling [...]

Huitlacoche…don’t ask, just eat it!

This delicacy is really just corn smut- not exactly what one might consider fine cuisine. Yet in Chihuahua and through the Copper Canyon area, this black oozy stuff is served as a fine food. My first experience was in the home of friends in Chihuahua City. Our hosts beamed with pride as they served us [...]

Radishes…rabanos are a staple in Copper Canyon

Rick Bayless Advice on Avacados

Rick’s book, “Mexico, One Plate at a Time’” has a very helpful section on avacados: 1.What types to use…California or Haas are best, and be sure they are ripe. 2.Good stuff on gualcamole flavoring…like how to work with avacados in guacamole and other basics 3. Keeping guacamole without overdoing the lime…thanks for the pointers, Rick! We enjoyed [...]

Diana Kennedy’s Orange Flan

Here is the Diana Kennedy recipe for this wonderful dessert. First melt 1/2 cup sugar on a slow heat to caramel and coat the bottom of the mold or pan. My dish was too big so I got a smaller square one at IKEA- much better. Set the oven to 350. Coat the bottom of [...]

Orange Flan from Diana Kennedy

Diana Kennedy’s regional dishes cookbook has a great recipe for flan, actually orange flan. You can get flan in several places in the Sierras- sometimes though it is a bit manufactured. One place I remember getting it and enjoying it was at “El Supremo” off the square in El Fuerte. El Fuerte is a fine [...]

Taquitos…in Champaign, Illinois

People wonder why if I am a guide in Copper Canyon Mexico…why do I live in Champaign, Illinois? Three good reasons: 1. Champaign Urbana is a cool place to live…one of the truly “micro-urban” spots- the term was coined here. This video is a great intro to the Champaign Urbana vibe . 2. I like mountains [...]