Upon my return from skiing in Colorado, I found myself stuck in my house trying to stay warm and out of the cold freezing rain that hit Austin recently. Running out of things to do, I realized how fun it would be to try out a new meal.
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If there is one culinary delicacy that sets Spain apart from the rest of the world it is undoubtedly Jamon Serrano. The art form they employ to make this cured and air dried pork, particularly the Iberico de Bellota grade known as Pata Negra (named after the pigs discerning black hoof) is as rare as it is expensive due to the lengthy and costly production process.
As Thanksgiving approaches some of us get excited to try new side dishes or new ways to cook that old turkey. However, there are many that meet the coming of Thanksgiving with fear and anxiety of what to make and how to cook all that food.
Nothing makes a gift more personal than taking the time to choose something suited specifically for the recipient. What could be more pleasing to show your sentiment than a gift from the kitchen? Anyone can just go and buy something already made.
With the arrival of fall, a whole new set of crops abound and make for many comforting meals we all look forward to during the Thanksgiving holiday. Chestnuts, zucchini, squash, and apples are just to name a few.