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The Taste of Summer: Why Ceviche Is My Favorite Verano Meal

@El Marisquero, Austin TX There are a few things that immediately tell me summer has arrived: longer days, sunshine, pool afternoons, beach trips, and those extreme heat warnings that remind us just how hot it can get. But when I think of summer, one meal always comes to mind, ceviche. If you've never had ceviche before, you're missing one of the most refreshing dishes you can eat on a hot day. Traditionally, ceviche is made by marinating fresh seafood in citrus juice, most commonly lime juic

Karina ZavalaJul 17

Cocina y Memoria

Homemade Carnitas

When I think about carnitas, I don’t just think about food. I think about my dad. Carnitas are a traditional Mexican dish made from pork that is slowly cooked and fried until tender and flavorful. They’re usually shredded and served in tacos, but the process of making them is long and very intentional. In our family, carnitas are never rushed. When my dad makes carnitas, he usually wakes up around five in the morning to start the process. Sometimes it even begins the night before. If he butcher

Karina ZavalaMar 12