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Nixtamalized Corn (Hominy)

I’m always looking for new projects that help me understand food on a deeper level, especially where chemistry meets tradition. I love digging into the why behind certain techniques, and ...

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Another Legume: Baby Garbanzo Beans

Bean Club deliveries from Rancho Gordo are piling up! So, it’s time for another bean blog, but this time, we'll focus on a different legume. Occasionally, we get a grain or kernel as a special ...

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Pozole Pointers

Despite its relatively simple appearance, there are centuries of tradition and unique flavor combinations packed into a simple Mexican dish. From endless varieties of fresh and dried chilies like ...

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My Favorite Crock Pot Recipe: Pozole Verde

When faced with brutal subzero temperatures this New Year, I went in to survival mode and immediately got to work in simmering up a hearty stew to warm the bellies of my loved ones.

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Autumn is Upon Us

Whether we want to admit it or not, the chilly weather of autumn is slowly descending upon Chicago. The undesirable weather change gives us all a real good reason to dust off the crock pots and Dutch ...

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