Posts by Nissa
Elevated Summer Sangria
Red, white, rosé and sparkling sangria recipes for next level mango lovers As one who has indulged in the intoxicating bliss of good wine for over half my life, I find sangria to be a complicated subject. But, if you are going to do it, do it well………..
Continue ReadingThe Crespo Organic Kitchen Celebrates Summer Mango Mania with #MuchosMangoes
Indulge in mango-centric events and experiences The Crespo Organic Kitchen is essentially the test kitchen for all things Crespo Organic, managed by my company Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center ; a small food education, sales & marketing and media company, specializing in local, organic, fairtrade, and sustainable food and agricultural; supporting small global growers around the…
Continue ReadingOverwhelming Demand Dominates Irregular Mexican Organic Mango Season
Article Originally Written for and Published by Organic Produce Network OrganicProduceNetwork.com Read the published article on OPN Season predictions have become challenging as “typical” Mexican mango seasons become tenuous. Erratic weather is the new norm and difficult to gauge weather patterns significantly impede forecasting ability. Making this particular season even more challenging to foretell is…
Continue ReadingMango Pickle Relish
This summers hottest BBQ condiment This past Memorial Day weekend, I like millions of Americans, had a small BBQ gathering. Many of my favorite BBQ staples were on the menu, as were mangoes. Mango BBQ pulled pork and brats were the main event on the grill, accentuated by some salads and drinks. As usual, I…
Continue ReadingA Simple Mango Cake for Mother’s Day
Sometimes simplicity can lead us to a place beyond opulence Some might argue that I shouldn’t have a voice for mothers or mothering, after all I don’t have kids of my own and I haven’t had a relationship with my own mother for over thirty-four years, a decision I sit comfortably with, mind you. Arguably,…
Continue ReadingCan I get more mango in my dessert, please?
Tropical Summer Sweets a New Leaf Community Market cooking class A mango’s natural sweetness lends itself to decadent and sweet desserts without the need for extra sugars and sweeteners. The innate complexity and rich flavor of a mango creates intrigue and sparks excitement in any eater. A mango’s varied textures add interest and structure to a dish, making them both fun to work with…
Continue ReadingMarket Truths: Don’t (Always) Believe the Hype
Tricky transitioning of regions in Mexican mango season- south to north The Mexican mango season lasts for about nine months and is made up of 7 different regions, eight if you separate Los Mochis, as most do. Los Mochis is USDA sanctioned “fruit fly free zone” and therefore the hot water baths (hydro-thermic…
Continue ReadingMy “Authentically Me” Mango Cake
In honor of my birthday, I want to share a piece of me with you. It, like me, is far less complicated than it seems. Recipes to follow: Blood Orange Vanilla Chiffon Layer Cake Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote Mango-Ginger Compote Mango Cream Cheese Frosting I turned 45 today, and it’s been a most rewarding experience—undoubtedly because I…
Continue ReadingUse Them Before You Loose Them!
Making sauce to combat kitchen food waste… We’ve all been there. Herbs wilt rapidly in the fridge. Garlic and ginger dry up in a flash. Mangoes and avocados ripen on the countertop before we are ready to use them. These things always seem happen at a time when the idea of a mango smoothie or…
Continue ReadingTwo Old Tarts
And a mango-meringue tartlet Having close female friends is one of the more rewarding and sustaining events we women can experience throughout life. Loving and devoted allies, they can often provide the compassion for ourselves that we let dissipate in times of stress or high anxiety, which can be more frequent and more severe as…
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