Global Plates: The People We Meet, The Food They Eat Who: Mike ArguellesWhat: Off-bottom oystersWhere: Biloxi, MississippiRecipe: Oyster Soup Captain Mike Arguelles met me at the docks in Biloxi, Mississippi. His scruffy beard and happy eyes said it all: this is a practical, get-the-job-done oyster farmer who delights in telling funny tales. Arguelles had agreed…
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An Insider’s Look at the Sullivan Catskills: Foraging, New York Wheat, and the Flavors of the Region
Global Plates: The People We Meet, The Food They Eat Who: Bob Eckert, owner of Northern Farmhouse PastaRecipe: Oxtail RaguWhere: Roscoe, New YorkVisit: Sullivan Catskills Just about a two-hour drive from New York City, the enchanting landscapes of the Sullivan Catskills awaits. This hidden gem in the heart of New York State is a captivating…
All in the Familia: Finding Authentic Mexican Cuisine, Made with Love in a Desert Oasis
Global Plates: The People We Meet, The Food They Eat Who: Lilia Peralta and Alberto “Lalo” HigueraFood item: Fresh fava beansWhere: La Purisima, Baja California Sur, MexicoVisit: Cabañas La Purísima Lilia Peralta’s fiery red hair and pink lipstick hint at her lively and playful personality. She comes across as timid at first, but perhaps that…
