Despite its milk-like appearance, horchata is produced from nuts, most notably dried and sweetened tiger nuts. Its name comes from the Latin ‘Hordeata,’ which in turn comes from ‘Hordeum,’ a term related to a Mediterranean tradition of grain-based beverages — that’s right, horchata is a plant-milk beverage. The most well-known version of this delicious drink got famous in Valencia, where it was officially known as horchata de chufa. Continue reading
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The world is a kaleidoscope of cultures, each with its unique traditions, languages, and, most deliciously, cuisines. At the heart of these cultural expressions lies a universal language that transcends borders: food. Culinary traditions are not just about sustenance but are an intricate tapestry woven from the threads of history, geography, and community.
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South by Southwest is behind us, but South by SouthWax is just getting started. That’s because White Rhino Coffee in Waxahachie is hosting an incredible free event full of coffee, community and good times on March 30, and everyone’s invited.
SXSWax is bringing together local musicians, small businesses, and friends from Waxahachie and across DFW, so whether you’re a music lover, coffee enthusiast or just looking to relax in a fun environment, there’s something for everyone.
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The Joy Luck Club is a novel by Amy Tan that narrates the lives of four Chinese women living in San Francisco and their relationships with their Chinese-American daughters. They gather monthly to discuss their lives and commiserate about their difficult pasts as they play mahjong.
While food is not the central focus of the book it is one of the features that ties these women together, where there is a gathering of friends, there is food. It is an integral part of how these women connect with their culture as they come to grips with their lives in America, and also how they communicate their heritage to their daughters.
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I recently made my way to Capital Grille and was blown away not only by the fare, but the amazing and well-tended service. And the pie. All I heard that evening from patrons to staff was how amazing this coconut tart adorned with a lush whipped cream was. But to get to this pie you must first take a near Wonkaland of whimsy through their menu, which for several excited diners, including myself, this was perfectly OK. Continue reading
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On March 12, 2009 your lawmakers passed a non-binding resolution (HRES 224) recognizing March 14, 2009 as National Pi Day. It is one of the more legit holidays we discuss here, and it is actually an homage to geeks everywhere who see the date as a reason to celebrate due to its mathematical implications. We say any reason to celebrate anything is just fine by us.
Since we are predominately about food we will suggest a few places to actually enjoy a pi(e) in Dallas. Continue reading
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