I love me some pico de gallo. Fresh, simple, insanely healthy, and beautiful to boot, this recipe is a simple spin on a classic. Here’s my only gripe about pico de gallo; it’s best drenched in lime juice and super ripe tomatoes. But all that liquid can leave you with soggy tortillas and chips. So…
Month: May 2012
Chipotle Guacamole
I had a conversation with one of my English classes the other day about avocados. They just couldn’t believe how fanatical foreigners are about Mexican avocados. I told them, “you have to understand something: the leathery spheres are like gold to us”. When they are in season, we’ll cross town for them, spend a fortune…
“Painted” Baked Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
A Note on Blue Corn: All hail the blue corn tortilla! Besides from their beautiful hue and having a rich, nutty flavor, tortillas made with blue corn are healthier than regular corn tortillas. The Journal of Science and Agriculture reported on a study performed in Mexico found that blue corn tortillas have 20% less starch,…
How to Make Homemade Corn Tortillas
As an ode to my new country of residence (i.e. Mexico), I give you the first post on The Wild Bohr: homemade corn tortillas. I tell ya, there’s nothing like one of these puppies fresh of the griddle and filled with literally anything. But really though, why don’t we use these glorious flat breads of…
