little green lanterns
food detective
Maybe it's all my time in a western saddle, but lately I've been leaning hard into Mexican flavors. If you're not yet acquainted, let me introduce you to the tomatillo, the tomato's little green cousin. Each one comes wrapped in a thin, papery husk that makes it look like a tiny lantern. Inside, it's bright, tart, and citrusy, closer to a Granny continue reading →
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