Mexican CSA with a Twist

Bi-lingual master organic gardening class with Luc Monzies in a classroom built by the students. A Day at San Miguel De Allende’s Organic Gardening Coop Last Monday I walked around the Botanical Garden here, El Charco, through what felt like a cactus forest, to the new Organic Farming Coop here in San Miguel, Mexico. The […]

Fresh Snacks

A few spots left in my Winter Locavore Class in Manhattan on 1/22  Sign up here…  More greetings from Mexico Check this out. Fresh garbanzo beans (chick peas) found at our local Mexican market in their little husks.  My daughter, Emma, bought me a wooden container in the shape of clover at the same market, […]

Simple but Festive Market Treats in San Miguel

  Cheese producers at the organic market in San Miguel, Mexico. The Locavore Way Goes South Join me in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for the rest of the month… Quesadillas with Cilantro Pesto It’s morning in our little apartment, sweater weather, and I’ve woken up late for me, 9 am. The sound track is […]

Today’s sandwich…

Mexican lunch. Crusty whole wheat baguette filled with savory roasted chicken from the market, arugula from Via Organic’s and the tomatillo salsa I made yesterday.  All on our sweet little balcony…

Rest in Peace Dad

My dad, Gordon Cotler at about 16. Years ago, as my great uncle Joe lay dying, his wife and my dad’s favorite Aunt, Ida, told me that, for the Jews, our afterlife lies in the memory of those left behind. And so my dad’s afterlife seems to be those many pleasures he introduced me to […]

Smart Shop —The Gift of Local Food

  Michelle Miller and her crew at Bola Granola (picture by Scott Barrow) Nothing says happy holidays like edible local gifts! (Link to article.) What does a chocolate maker, granola roaster and a sugar house have in common?  They all produce holiday gifts that excite the palate while boosting the local economy. Check out my […]

Locavore Class as Holiday Gift?

  Are you avoiding the shopping frenzy, sitting around watching old movies and unbuttoning your pants, wondering why you are still hungry?  You can buy a holiday gift on-line that’s locavore-friendly without leaving the pleasure of your couch….. January 22, The Winter Locavore Cooking Class, 6-10pm In this class I will share secrets of winter […]

Storm Food Galore…

Making fun food with what’s around. Wontons in the freezer, last of cherry tomatoes from Taft farms….. Potato-Celery Root Ravioli with Parsley Pesto Recipe Link.  Light tasting and a great use for fall foods. Butternut Squash Pie with Ginger Snap Crust Link to recipe. One of my favorites this time of year. Forget the soggy […]