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Corn Tortillas (masa harina)

I recently discovered masa, which is (properly) processed corn flour. It’s a staple and the main ingredient in much of Mexican cuisine– from tortillas to tamales! From Azure Standard’s [affiliate …

Loquat Chutney

I’m lucky enough to have a 25-foot tall loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) tree in my yard (no, not kumquat). It’s a prolific leafer, so I get free carbon for my compost …

Loquat Jam

I’m lucky enough to have a mature overgrown 25-foot tall loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) tree in my yard (no, not kumquat). It’s a prolific leafer, so I get free “carbon” for my …

Snap Pea Kimchi

Sugar snap peas make a great, easy style of kimchi. Their sweetness nicely balances the many strong flavors of the kimchi paste– spicy, savory, salty, and pungent.