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Curtido

November 1, 2014 smitsa 0

Curtido is a low-fat coleslaw from El Salvador and Mexico. It can also be fermented like Sauerkraut. The fermented food is prepared thus: Yield: about […]

A half eaten chocolate muffin in a case, on a white background.

Improving Muffins

February 26, 2014 smitsa 0

Muffins, by definition are small domes spongy cakes or bread  made with egg and usually eaten at breakfast. They are certainly not cupcakes! The name […]

Shaqima or sachima on a plate of wood.

Sachima (Sa-Chi-Ma)

December 16, 2013 smitsa 0

Sachima or Shaqima is a Chinese pastry found throughout the country. As in keeping with all pastry products there are many regional variations although it […]