In the 1920s while on a world tour, Russian ballerina
Anna Pavlova visited Australia and New Zealand. She inspired audiences and kitchens alike—it was during this trip that the
pavlova, a meringue topped with whipped cream and fruit, was introduced.
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This hole-in-the-wall taqueria in Orange, California, may be named after the fatty and flavorful carnitas, but almost everything else on the menu is just as regal.
Los Reyes' pastor—rich, heavily flavored and as crisp and chewy as it is tender—is especially nice in a torta.
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I hadn't thought of fruity candy in a long time, until recently when I was reading
David Lebovitz's
blog, in which he spoke of his love of orange slice candy. I recalled seeing
several recipes for cookies with orange slice candy, often made with
oatmeal. It seemed like the perfect candidate for a whimsical no-bake cookie.
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