Squid Ink

Sponge Cake even my mother could love

The strength of the recipe is in the measurements.

A soothing punch for the broken-hearted

“What’s the best drink for a broken heart?” After considering several options (the cheapest cocktail? the beer nearest my hands?), I try to put myself in her shoes.

Make your own churros

Paella’s lesser-known cousin

by Paloma Julian

In anticipation of the apocalypse, I want to share with you a recipe for a powerful meal. Carbohydrates have always helped me in crises.

A fish recipe worth its salt

by Paloma Julian

Its ubiquity and low price have made this product an afterthought in our kitchens.

On Shrimp and Suds

by Paloma Julian

A wonderful October starts with a pint in one hand and a shrimp in the other.

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