Category Archives: Ingredients

Brands

Posted on March 5, 2011 by admin

There was a specific set of questions that prompted me to start this blog. And as it often does with me, it started with a whinge. Me, on twitter, ironically noting that the bottom-of-the-barrel “Old El Paso” brand is somehow … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Real Chili (Chilli) Powder

Posted on January 24, 2011 by admin

3 parts dried Ancho chillis (whole) 1 part dried New Mexico chilis (whole) 1 part dried Guajillo chiles (whole) 1 part dried Pasilla chillies (whole) 1 part whatever other dried chiles you have (whole) Place your whole chiles onto a … Continue reading →

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Source: Mexico City Food Products

Posted on January 23, 2011 by admin

http://www.mexicocityfoodproducts.com.au/about.html When we were trying to find sources for our first Australian Cinco de Mayo party, we had a critical issue looming in front of us: Where are we going to get tortillas? Tortillas are the fundament of Mexican meals.  … Continue reading →

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Chillies, Chiles

Posted on January 16, 2011 by admin

I am going to have to call them chiles, sorry.  I’m doing favourite, programme, colour etc the Oz way, but CHILLI, I can’t do. I knew I was in trouble on arrival in Australia when the most common chile available … Continue reading →

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