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Jamie Gillis Remembered during Days of the Dead
Written on 12 Oct, 2010 at 3:23 in Traditions & Culture |
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)
Moles: What exactly is a mole?
Written on 9 Jun, 2010 at 18:04 in Ask Zarela, On Zarela's Mind |
What exactly is a mole? This is one of the most frequently asked questions at my restaurant and cooking classes. The simple answer is that mole is a pureed sauce, with chiles, either fresh or dried, aromatics and other... (Continue reading)
Oaxacan Tamales de Mole Amarillo
Written on 31 Oct, 2009 at 12:02 in Cooking, Mexican Basics, Oaxaca, Recipes, Traditions & Culture |
Since pre-Hispanic times, tamales have been the number one festive food. Everywhere in Mexico tamales are fiesta food -- the equivalent of saying, "Let's party!"... (Continue reading)
Ask Zarela: What is your favorite processor for Mexican sauces?
I recently found this question in my “to do” folder and I apologize for not answering it sooner. Question: What food processing machine is best for making Mexican sauces? Answer: There is not one machine that can magically help you... (Continue reading)
Zarela helps put a New Face on Peanuts
Written on 25 Feb, 2009 at 15:42 in Events |
On March 4, 2009, Zarela will participate in an event with the National Peanut Board to unveil its new slogan at a reception for media, the PR industry and VIPs at NYC’s Astor Center. With the help of Michael and... (Continue reading)
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