Chiles for Gringos

A Talk on Chiles for the Botanical Garden by Victoria Challancin The following is an article that I wrote on chiles for the local San Miguel...

Renewal

Huizache (Acacia farnesiana) in bloom Renewal by Victoria Challancin After a lengthy hiatus due to travel and work, I'm back!

Recipe: Swiss Chard Wraps with Mediterranean Bulgur Salad

Swiss Chard Wraps Swiss Chard Wraps with Chickpea Raita shown with Fresh Salmon Patties with Horseradish-Caper Sauce One of the cooks prepar...

Recipe: Cooked Greens with Garlic and Vinegar

Swiss Chard "Bright Lights' cooked with garlic and dressed with a splash of vinegar Recipe: Cooked Greens with Garlic and Vinegar...

Cooking Class Photos

Cooking Class Photos Here are a few photos of dishes we have made in the last 8 cooking classes at Victoria Challancin's Flavors of the ...

The Cooks

A Few Photos of the Cooks The following photos have been taken over the last two months in a cooking class for Mexican cooks.  The classes a...

A Cookbook Review: Mediterranean Fresh

A Cookbook Review by Victoria Challancin   Mediterranean Fresh:  A Compendium of One-Plate Salad Meals and Mix-and-Match Dressings by Joyce ...