Via Crucis

It was a particularly interesting and beautifully brutal week of Easter. Large crowds began to line 18th street early the morning of Good Friday, selling crosses made of palms and steaming hot cups of champurrado. Around noon a procession of Roman soldiers walked Jesus to the park, where he was crucified before the thousands assembled.… Continue reading Via Crucis

Cheesy Pork Era

According to Tom Skilling, December 1 marks the start of climatological winter. If that’s true, why not escape to the warmer flavors of Mexico? From earthy, aromatic chipotles to bright, fiery habanero, the fire in the wood burning oven is roaring! Everyone loves ‘telera,’ the sandal-shaped Mexican bread we griddle our cubana and milanesa tortas… Continue reading Cheesy Pork Era