Champurrado is a thick, creamy drink with a lingering smell of cocoa and hints of cinnamon. It is a type of atole, but while atole can be thic…
A story about the origin of chicken and waffles circulated for years – long enough to gain credence. It told how jazz musicians, tired from a …
When was the last time you had a bologna sandwich? Do you remember it?
Many people harbor fond memories of Carmel Valley’s “Great Bowls of Fire,” a chili cookoff featuring both professional chefs and home cooks. W…
A familiar Carmel eatery is ready for a soft opening.
You will not always find this drink on the menu, but when you are at a Mexican or Salvadorian restaurant in the wintertime, atole might be ava…
During basic training it was evident that Byron Hoffman was being groomed for infantry service, most likely in Vietnam. But a stroke of fortun…
Burgers, hot dogs and barbecue are as American as apple pie.
Josie Lewis giggles at the thought of someone ordering a grilled cheese sandwich on her first visit to the kitchen tucked at the back of Other…