Lucasryden
SABOR is a culinary project launched in 2012. It has an insatiable appetite for Latin cuisine and gastronomy, reaching across the Southern California border to Mexico, South America, and beyond.
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SABOR
http://sabor-kitchen.com/
SABOR is a culinary project launched in 2012. It has an insatiable appetite for Latin cuisine and gastronomy, reaching across the Southern California border to Mexico, South America, and beyond. EAT. DRINK. LEARN.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 58 )
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Ingredient Spotlight: Jalapeño
Latin food without chili peppers is like Tom without Jerry. Tide without bleach. Chilies are essential ingredients in all Latin cuisine, providing the spicy hea... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Bronzed Swordfish Steaks
Some people don’t like seafood. They say it tastes too “fishy,” that it reminds them of the ocean and slimy things that swim. Well I’ve got news for you,... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
What’s the Word: Arroz
Because your knife isn’t the only thing that needs sharpening…Arroz is the Spanish word for rice. Although typically identified with Eastern cuisine, this... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mexican Pickles
In Southern California, seasonal change is a de facto phenomenon. That is, we recognize it more by changes in human behavior and lifestyle (see: bikinis,... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Local Eats: El Pueblo Mexican Food
The best 99-cent fish tacos you’ve never heard of.Gas station cuisine is a sorry subject, and rightly so. The kind of trash they get away with serving is a... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
the Mexican Mule
It’s been exactly 70 years since the birth of the Moscow Mule, easily one of the most famous cocktails bred in Southern California. Read more
Posted on 03 September 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ingredient Spotlight: Avocado
Food trends come and go, like waves crashing against the seashore. Each one is slightly different than the next, but their lifespan is so short that sometimes w... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Papaya Mint Salad
At first glance, the papaya is an eyesore. Its knobby texture and gourd-like shape resemble an ancient Greek sculpture of phallic proportions, buried under... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
What’s the Word: Antojito
Because your knife isn’t the only thing that needs sharpening. Appetizers are an expression of dietary freedom. A chance to try something new, maybe something... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Gazpacho Verde
Florence and The Machine had it all wrong: the dog days are not over. In fact, they’ve just begun. August in Southern California is one of the most painful... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
in Other News: Fiestas, Vampires, and Sushi Burritos
Stuff we’ve been reading lately… SAVEUR: Fiesta Season Kicks Off in Tehuantepec, Oaxaca www.saveur.com/article/Travels/Tehuantepec-Fiesta-SeasonHuffington... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Carne Asada
Americans deal with ethnic food like we deal with anything else: take the bull by the horns, wrestle it to the ground, then spray paint it red white and blue. Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ingredient Spotlight: Lime
The topic of Spanish colonialism in Latin America is a rather controversial one, especially for a cooking blog. It’s filled with violence and struggle,... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
In contemporary taco shop discourse, an establishment is best judged by the integrity of its salsa bar. This rectangular vessel, complete with sneeze guards... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Heirloom Tomato Salad + Jalapeño Vinaigrette
Heirlooms are the tomato equivalent of James Dean – a symbol of nostalgia and youthful rebellion in a market saturated with tasteless, GMO-injected produce of... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
What’s the Word: Aguacate
Because your knife isn’t the only thing that needs sharpening. The best part about learning a new language is discovering its connections with your everyday... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Thirsty Thursday: White Peach Sangria
Here in sunny San Diego, we don’t really experience seasons in the traditional sense. We have Cool, Warm, Hot, and Super Hot. That’s it. No blizzards, no... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Ingredient Spotlight: Cilantro
Despite their delicate qualities, fresh herbs and spices are the backbone of every great cuisine. Most people don’t realize that. When they think of Italian or... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Arroz Con Pollo + Sofrito
Food has always had an important role in our daily lives – without it we’d surely die. But this role has changed throughout history, and continues to change wit... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Tostones {fried Plantains}
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are” ~ Jean Brillat-SavarinLatin America is, without a doubt, one of the most culturally complex regions in... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES