Food Blogs Browse below to read more food blogs! Food blogs Heading link Copy link 3.28.2023: Spanish Peer Tutor Lisset writes about award-winning Queso Cotija cheese and Cotija de la Paz, Michoacan Tuesday, March 28, 2023 I am proud to say that my hometown Cotija de la Paz, Michoacan, Mexico is known for its delicious cheese and has even made headlines. 7.16.2021 Celeste Bakes Homemade Conchas Friday, July 16, 2021 The history of Conchas can be traced back to the Spanish conquest of the aztecs. The Spanish wanted to establish Mexico City into a European population and introduced the special ingredient to make conchas: wheat, the main ingredient of the concha. 5.27.2021 - Celeste on Different Styles of "Mole" Thursday, May 27, 2021 Depending on where the mole is from, the taste differs: sweet, sour, spicy. Mole translates to “sauce” which can contain many different ingredients like fruit, chili peppers, nuts, cinnamon, or cumin. 5.7.2021 - Mayra writes about ají peppers Friday, May 7, 2021 Aji is a red/yellow chili pepper commonly used in Latin America. It is a very popular condiment in Ecuador where it is used in the form of a salsa. 4.19.21 - Emma on Spezi Monday, April 19, 2021 Spezi is a cola-based drink that has a hint of orange, it sounds simple, I know, but something about it is just so good! 3.11.2021: Make Vegan Milchreis with Alex! Thursday, March 11, 2021 My favorite German dessert is Milchreis, which directly translates to “milk rice.” 2.19.2021 - Nikki on Naperville's Paris Bistro Friday, February 19, 2021 The restaurant itself is small and intimate with low lighting in the evening that’s perfect for a date night or a girls’ night out. 2.4.2021 - Samie recommends “Street Food: Latin America - Oaxaca” and also memelas… Thursday, February 4, 2021 If you’re like me and consider yourself a foodie, then you should definitely check out “Street Food”! 12.1.2020 - Sofiya on Parma Tuesday, December 1, 2020 The cuisine of the Emilia-Romagna region, where Parma is located, is full of delicacies. The most famous are the prosciutto di Parma, a kind of cured ham, and Parmesan cheese. 11.12.2020 - Valeria's Pan de Muerto Recipe for Día de Muertos Thursday, November 12, 2020 In Mexican tradition, every year on November 2nd, Día de Muertos is celebrated. It is tradition to celebrate this day with a traditional sweet bread called Pan de Muerto. 10.21.2020 - Nikki's tips on baking vanilla macarons Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Even though this year has not been ideal, the persistence of remote learning this semester enables us to continue onward in the kitchen. 10.9.2020- Laurie with a Fried Plantain Recipe! Friday, October 9, 2020 In this blog I will explain how I make a very simple but amazing side dish known as Fried plantain (Haitian style). It is a very popular side dish in the Caribbean. 5.4.2020 - Nikki on Cooking Casserole-Roasted Chicken Monday, May 4, 2020 In honor of the final week of the semester, I decided to celebrate my love for French culture by preparing a traditional roast chicken recipe from Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. 4.16.2020 - Nikki on Cooking Crepes Thursday, April 16, 2020 This week I couldn’t help but make a classic French dish from Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking (Child, Bertholle, Beck 191): pâte à crêpes (crepes). 4.9.2020 - Nikki on trying out new French recipes Thursday, April 9, 2020 In the midst of all the chaos happening in the world right now and #stayathome, I have decided to venture out into the dark, mysterious depths of my house that is… my kitchen.
