Friday, July 29, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Lunch: Mama's Tamales
Mama always knows what's good and good for you.
Had the chicken mole tamale in banana leaf, partially because that's what my mom uses to wrap her tamales. Although it was a little dry (my mom says it's probably because they didn't cook the masa before wrapping the tamales), the chicken was tasty and the mole was spread through most of the inside.
The combo came with a tortilla soup bowl. The red broth was clearer than I expected but it was rich. The chunky tomato and peppers seemed as if they were dropped in the hot soup just before serving to retain their crunchiness. I found cheesy chunks at the bottom and the crispy nacho-like strips floating around disintegrated pretty quickly. Oh, and the serrano suckers that tried to sneak into my spoon constantly... they kicked the heat up a notch. :)
The cafe is the result of a training program that helps street vendors transition from the informal business sector (Which is huge in L.A, might I add and I'd love for somebody to study this "underground" economy that is never included in economic assessments) into micro-enterprises.
http://www.mamashottamales.com/index_LosAngeles.html
Had the chicken mole tamale in banana leaf, partially because that's what my mom uses to wrap her tamales. Although it was a little dry (my mom says it's probably because they didn't cook the masa before wrapping the tamales), the chicken was tasty and the mole was spread through most of the inside.
The combo came with a tortilla soup bowl. The red broth was clearer than I expected but it was rich. The chunky tomato and peppers seemed as if they were dropped in the hot soup just before serving to retain their crunchiness. I found cheesy chunks at the bottom and the crispy nacho-like strips floating around disintegrated pretty quickly. Oh, and the serrano suckers that tried to sneak into my spoon constantly... they kicked the heat up a notch. :)
The cafe is the result of a training program that helps street vendors transition from the informal business sector (Which is huge in L.A, might I add and I'd love for somebody to study this "underground" economy that is never included in economic assessments) into micro-enterprises.
http://www.mamashottamales.com/index_LosAngeles.html
Lunch: Mr. Ramen
I could take up residency in Mr. Ramen's bowl.
The flavorful broth and slurp-tastic noodles make you want to curl up in there next to the boiled egg while floating on the super soft pork(?) chop.
The half curry rice/regular ramen combo is perfect for the indecisive. The rice is just fluffy and sticky enough to dip into the delicious pool of curry surrounding it.
Great for a cool day but just as fantastic on a warm Monday in July.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mr-ramen-los-angeles
The flavorful broth and slurp-tastic noodles make you want to curl up in there next to the boiled egg while floating on the super soft pork(?) chop.
The half curry rice/regular ramen combo is perfect for the indecisive. The rice is just fluffy and sticky enough to dip into the delicious pool of curry surrounding it.
Great for a cool day but just as fantastic on a warm Monday in July.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mr-ramen-los-angeles
Monday, July 11, 2011
To Do: Carnitas + Cabernet = East LA Meets Napa
Putting this on my to-do list next year. Sounds like a great pairing for a good cause. Proceeds went to Altamed, a nonprofit that provides critical services such as HIV/AIDS care and senior services in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Carnitas and Cabernet Converge as East LA Meets Napa Celebrates the Cuisine of Michoacan: "AltaMed hosted the sixth annual East LA Meets Napa, one of the nation's most unique festivals that celebrates the Latino community's contributions to California's multi-billion dollar food and wine industry. The event pairs Latino- owned or operated wineries from the Napa Valley with Latino-owned or operated restaurants from the greater Los Angeles area."
Carnitas and Cabernet Converge as East LA Meets Napa Celebrates the Cuisine of Michoacan: "AltaMed hosted the sixth annual East LA Meets Napa, one of the nation's most unique festivals that celebrates the Latino community's contributions to California's multi-billion dollar food and wine industry. The event pairs Latino- owned or operated wineries from the Napa Valley with Latino-owned or operated restaurants from the greater Los Angeles area."
Friday, July 8, 2011
Recetas de Mama
"Recetas de Mama" is a special branch of My Delicious Hobby where I will showcase some of my favorite dishes made by my dear mom.
My entire life she has called me into the kitchen in her unsuccessful attempts to show me how to cook. She jokes that a husband of mine would yell at her for not teaching me the ways of the stove. I tell her a husband of mine would cook for me if he wants my love. :)
This section will be a tribute to the gossip, emotional rollercoasters, countless hours and... oh, right... the food we've shared in the kitchen with dear Mama.
My entire life she has called me into the kitchen in her unsuccessful attempts to show me how to cook. She jokes that a husband of mine would yell at her for not teaching me the ways of the stove. I tell her a husband of mine would cook for me if he wants my love. :)
This section will be a tribute to the gossip, emotional rollercoasters, countless hours and... oh, right... the food we've shared in the kitchen with dear Mama.
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