Sometimes we in San Diego find it tough to think outside the taco. Mexican food is all around us. We’re proud of our fish tacos, burritos and carne asada fries. Leaving aside the question of whether some of those even are Mexican food, the Latin food world is bigger than that. In … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: The big flavors of Peru at Café Secret
It is Peru's time to shine on the culinary stage. Three Lima restaurants—Central, Maido and Astrid y Gastón—are on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list (only five in the United States are there). The food at these restaurants applies Peru's diverse cultural influences to its … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Salmon and Yellowtail Crudo with Tapanade
Serves 4 Ingredients: For the Crudo: ½ pound of sushi grade salmon ½ pound of sushi grade yellowtail For the Tapenade: ¼ pound pitted green olives 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon freshly … [Read more...]