October, 2010

Secrets for Success

Secrets for Success

You never know what is going to happen when you go to a party where you know no one.  My friend, talented chef Sue Torres,  invited me to go with her to the launch of Fox News Latino, News Corps’ ... (Continue reading)

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Michelin Guide Review and Bib, Zagat ratings

Michelin Guide Review and Bib, Zagat ratings

Savvy European  have made their dining decisions for decades by following the Michelin Guide but it took some time for New Yorkers to realize that this is the only guide that focuses strictly on food and that they can trust... (Continue reading)

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A Sauce for Tamales named Linda

A Sauce for Tamales named Linda

Judie Meador and me Zoyla Mendoza, our Valley Zapotec  cooking expert recently gave a cooking class and this was the clear winner.  I never understood the origin of  the name only that it had to do with her two grandmothers... (Continue reading)

Jamie Gillis Remembered during Days of the Dead

Jamie Gillis Remembered during Days of the Dead

Jamie Gillis Remembered on the Days of the Dead celebrations Over the 23 years that Zarela Restaurant has been open, I have set up many Days of the Dead altars: my ex-husband , my father, my mother, my dear friend... (Continue reading)

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Bravo! Linda Ellerbee writes about today’s Mexico

Bravo! Linda Ellerbee writes about today’s Mexico

Linda and I have been friends for years and I admire her very much.  She comes to the restaurant, eats some tamales and we have profound conversations about how to help improve the image that Mexico has in the United... (Continue reading)

Barbara Sibley’s Menu for Food is Arte Event

Barbara Sibley's Menu for Food is Arte Event

This is the menu for tomorrow’s presentation LA PALAPA COCINA MEXICANA and FOOD IS ART Present ~Heirloom Chiles and Tomatoes~ ~ Antojitos ~ ~Tequila Casa Noble~ October 2, 2010 Tequila al Chile Silvestre del Amazonas organic casa noble tequila infused... (Continue reading)

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