Taking a trip to Belize without leaving the kitchen

A Belize-inspired vegetarian side dish of coconut rice with the tropical flavors of cashews and pineapple.

Viva [Venezuelan] Vegan! Terry Hope Romero’s New Cookbook

Terry Hope Romero recently released her latest cookbook: Viva Vegan!: 200 Authentic and Fabulous Recipes for Latin Food Lovers . Thumbing through the index, I realized she must be Venezuelan. Sure, she includes recipes from all across Latin America, but I was immediately biased when I saw the words arepas, mechada, caraotas, and cachapas.

Earning Your Stripes the Adzuki Way

I’ve had a jar full of adzuki beans sitting in the cupboard for a long time. While making a pot of coffee, I rinsed a cup of beans and put them to soak. Along the way, I found some interesting facts and decided on a tangy recipe that would take advantage of the adzuki’s unique flavor.