ArchivesTag : Norteno Food
Stuffed Peppers
Zarela Martinez is one of the classic Chihuahua chefs and is of course the founder of the well known New York eatery, “Zarela”. She is a champion of Norteno food and of Chihuahua culture. Her recipes regularly feature cream, nuts, veggies of all kinds- the staples of northern Mexico cuisine. Her site is one of [...]
Full StoryApples in Mennonite country
One of the major crops in the Copper Canyon area comes from the Mennonite basin and the Cuauhtemoc area. The vast apple (as well as prunes, pears, etc) stretch as far as you can see and supply almost as many apples and juice as the Washington state areas. Here are some images of this incredible [...]
Full StoryDinner at Casa de Nopal
Recently we enjoyed a typical Chihuahua dinner of norteño food at Casa de Nopal in Casas Grandes. There were several special guests there: Richard Fisher, Copper Canyon photographer, explorer, and author of Copper Canyon, Mexico. Also Patrocinio Lopez, the premier violin maker in Copper Canyon was there as well as three of his daughters. And [...]
Full StoryThe 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.
Full StoryAgua Chile at Titas
I have blogged before about this incredible dish we often enjoy at the bottom of Copper Canyon at Titas place in the little town of Urique. Usually this place is known for its colorful history. More currently it is famous for being the home of the Copper Canyon ultra- marathon, 54 miles of grueling trail [...]
Full StoryNoritari 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 [...]
Full StoryRajas idea…add corn!
I just love Mexican cooking. This morning on the Food Network, Marcella Valladolid cooked some rajas and she had a really good idea – include sweet corn (elotes). She prepped the peppers and cooked the dish just like we showed here on this blog – and how Christina Dimacali did on her show in Philly. [...]
Full StorySquash Blossoms…Flor de Calabacitas
“Flor de Calabacitas” or squash blossoms are commonly seen in the market and on the tables around the Copper Canyon area once the summer rains start – mainly during July and August. Usually the larger blossoms seen in this picture come from the typical larger squash – calabacita criolla – and are about 50 [...]
Full StoryAsado
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 [...]
Full StoryHuitlacoche…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 [...]
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