Critic's Notebook: Return of the Prodigal Writer

Election anxiety, stress-eating, and some updates.

Nov 12, 2024 • 

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September 2024

What I Ate On My Summer Vacation (pt. 1)

It started with a perfect ensalada Cesar.

Sep 9, 2024 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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June 2024

The making of a 32-course Mexican tasting menu

The "Disciples of the Corn" dinner cracks open the format.

Jun 15, 2024 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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May 2024

The Saga of the Justice 8

An interview with journalist Janette Villafana

May 10, 2024 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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April 2024

Sunday (Night) Letter: Hello Stranger

A busy spring.

Apr 29, 2024 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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March 2024

Sunday Letter: My Least Favorite TikTok Ad

A bagel sandwich is not a taco.

Mar 10, 2024 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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Sunday Letter: On bread and life

A hell of a week.

Mar 4, 2024 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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February 2024

When cooking became sport

What did we gain (and lose) when we turned the kitchen into a coliseum?

Feb 24, 2024 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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Sunday Letter: Bring on the heart-shaped conchas

Why we love heart-shaped foods.

Feb 4, 2024 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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January 2024

Sunday Letter: Chile Verde Stew for the Soul

A quick video recipe for you.

Jan 29, 2024 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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On Chile Verde, the culinary thread tying us together

An essay in four parts.

Jan 27, 2024 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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November 2023

Día de los Muertos conquers the grocery aisle

Does it matter if your pan de muerto comes from Walmart or Amazon?

Nov 5, 2023 • 

Patricia Escárcega

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