The Mechanic CooksIf you’re a reader of my blog, you’ll know, it’s in every recipe. It’s a building block of any savory base. Onion, pepper and garlic are my go to mirepoix. But why? What is it about garlic? Does it have medicinal qualities? And, what about the vampire myth? Why is it so pungent raw, yet…
Most cultures have a basic dish that goes with just about anything they make. In Latin cuisine, it’s black beans, they pair with everything. Because of it’s popularity, there are so many different ways to prepare it. And, pouring a can of beans into a pot and heating them up is not one of them.…
Living in south Florida, there is a tremendous outside influence to our food. Here is a melting pot of different cuisines from different countries and cultures. However, one of the staple sides, is beans, they’re hearty and go with everything. And of the beans, black beans are my favorite, and savory black beans are delicious.…
