The Street
August 9, 2012
The Street: Maracuja (Passion Fruit)
Spending two weeks in Brazil the middle of the Umami Mart build-out was a bit disorienting. But the abundance of tropical fruits on street stalls, in the grocery store and in fancy restaurants forced me forget about home and embrace the fact that I was living amongst wild coconut trees and bossa nova. As a […]
December 10, 2010
The Street: Fried Sweet Plantains + Condensed Milk (OAX)
As Hideko always says, “Simple is Best”. Here I was, walking around the main square in Oaxaca, stuffed from a massive breakfast, but this blue tin tub spewing hot oil was calling my name. Sweet plantains on a styrofoam plate, drizzled with condensed milk and topped with chocolate sprinkles? Dreamsicle. This was the best dessert […]