Oh and just curious, does the queso in "manchego queso" mean cheese? I'm assuming so. BySteamLouis— On May 31, 2012 When I visited Spain, manchego cheese was available in all the markets and it was often served in restaurants with appetizers or following a meal. I think along with b...
at a tortoise reserve – also called a tortoise ranch, though not in the same sense we mean it in the States – in the Highlands, the inland part of Santa Cruz Island that sits at about 2,000 feet of elevation higher than the coast. The air up here is cooler, which makes it the ...
Unlike the Mexican snack of the same name, Salvadoran quesadilla is a rich, sweet dessert cake often found in local panaderías, or bakeries. The queso in quesadilla is traditionally unsalted Salvadoran queso fresco, a fresh farmer’s cheese. But parmesan cheese is often substituted. Here’s h...
Because of how frequently used cumin is for a variety of dishes, you can easily find it in the spice aisle of practically any grocery store. The regular availability of cumin, however, doesn't necessarily mean that it's always guaranteed to be of good quality. The reason for this, accordi...
The main event of course are theOysters steamed or raw, and specialty oysters like the Rockefeller (spinach, parmesan, provolone, and breadcrumbs) and casino (with bacon and a three-cheese mix), among others. For something not oysters, try theirshrimp nachoswith pico and queso, and get the...
Queso, Tex-Mex Food For all the great variety of foods in Houston, it would be a shame to come here andnoteat any Tex-Mex favorites, like queso or fajitas. We delve into the differences between what’s locally known as “interior Mexican food” and Tex-Mex in our Austin guide, but ...
I mean, duh. I was very excited to go on this tour and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. I loved all but the first taco, and I thought that the added bonuses of mezcal and ice cream really set this tour apart. The locations were really well spaced out so you never had...
But a small local bakery might actually have to close its doors in the same situation, just because it does not have enough financial wiggle room. Also, when you spend money at a restaurant owned by a corporation, some of that money goes to corporate, whereas if you spend at a locally ...
Don't worry, wifey. I'll never get tired of your salsa de queso. Sonia's other major complaint was the price. $3.49 for two quesadillas. I'll admit they're not exactly giving them away, but each quesadilla could stand as a meal in and of itself. That seems like a pretty standard...