I am Monet

When I was in Paris in early September, before going to Istanbul, I was titillated by this poster at the Grand Palais.  And yes, I was able ...

Recipe: Harira: A Delicately-Spiced Moroccan Soup

Harira, my way  (recipe below) Harira : A Delicately-Spiced Moroccan Soup by Victoria Challancin I first fell in love with the people of Mor...

Recipe: Jalapeño Roast Chicken by Marcela Valladolid

Photo by Zack Popovsky Recipe:  Jalapeño-Roasted Chicken  by Victoria Challancin Imagine my delight when friends Beatriz Aceveda and Do...

Part II: An Organic Market in San Miguel de Allende

Jams, Marmelades, and Maguey Nectar are a few of the local products available at the organic tainguis in  San Miguel de Allende Part II:  An...

An Organic Market in San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende's Organic Tianguis by Victoria Challancin Note:  Since I first wrote the draft for this blog, I received news that...

American Classics Go French...and a Recipe!

American Classics Go French...and a Recipe! by Victoria Challancin Classic recipes are classic for a reason:  they are good, they are comfor...