Tag: croutons

Why Caesar Salad Reminds Me of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta

Why Caesar Salad Reminds Me of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta

Caesar Salad always reminds of of César Chavez and Dolores Huerta because Romaine was our lettuce of choice during the 1970 United Farm Workers lettuce boycott. On August 24, 1970, César Chávez and Dolores Huerta, leaders of the eventual United Farm Workers Union, called for […]

Spanish Gazpacho Soothes The Summer Heat

Spanish Gazpacho Soothes The Summer Heat

Spanish Gazpacho is a “must have” summer dish.  It’s Spanish, not Mexican, although it is based on Mexican ingredients like bell pepper (chile dulce) and tomatoes. Really good gazpacho depends on great tasting tomatoes, so I either grow tomatoes or buy them from local gardeners/growers. […]

Gazpacho, Spanish Summer Soup

Gazpacho, Spanish Summer Soup

Gazpacho is a must in this Texas heat.  It’s Spanish, not Mexican, although it uses Mexican ingredients like bell pepper (chile dulce) and tomatoes. I bought tomatoes from the Atkinson Family Farm, a 4th generation family farm. Hurray!  Jeni, wife of grandson, Bob, sold them […]