***  Chef Edgar Leal, of Cacao Restaurant, was a semifinalist for a 2009 James Beard Award (Best in South). *** This Saturday, you can take the rare opportunity to learn from the accomplished Chef Edgar Leal.   Chef Leal is usually found at his restaurant, Cacao, in Coral Gables.   Cacao is known for its Venezuelan fusion [...] » Read more..

Rosa Mexicano continues their year-long “Flavors of Mexico” special menu series. They are currently offering a special menu as part of their “chocolate adventure”. This menu is for the hardcore chocolate fan who wants to explore both the sweet and savory aspects of cacao. I’m excited to try the guisado de pato, a roasted [...] » Read more..

I savor lying on the couch and reading the New York Times on the weekend; it’s a rare treat. I came upon two food-related articles that I wanted to share with you. Nicholas D. Kristof grew up on an Oregon farm. In the opinion page, he writes about helping to raise the animals his family ate. [...] » Read more..