Hyssop

Anise Hyssop in bloom Anise Hyssop: The Herb, The Medicine, The Recipe by Victoria Challancin So many choices. What shall it be? The lave...

Morocco

Morocco October 2008 Contact Victoria Challancin for itinerary and details: Flavorsofthesun@gmail.com

Cooking Class Photos

Honoring my students and their efforts... without benefit of the flash. Roasted Garbanzo Beans with Mexican Spices Reyna ...

A Spanish-English Seafood List

Common Names of Fish in English and Spanish by Victoria Challancin After twenty years of living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, I’d like t...

Dukkah: An Egyptian Nut and Spice Blend

The Magic of Dukkah by Victoria Challancin My first encounter with dukkah ( alternately spelled duqqa or du'a depending on both the tra...

Shrimp and Gruyère Cobb Salad Low-Fat Green Goddess Dressing

Cobb Salad: Begging for Reinvention by Victoria Challancin In 1937 an overnight salad sensation was born at Hollywood's The Brown Derby...