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I know this comment is much later than the ones posted here, but it is relevant and sorry but I'm new here.

I too am searching for an "authentic" Mexican Cookbook, but I have somewhat of a problem with the suggestion of Rick Bayless, Dianne Kennedy, or any other "chef". Although these people are very good at what they do and create some very tasty dishes, they're not "authentic". They were not born and raised in Mexico cooking mexican food from the time they were old enough to see over the top of a stove. I'm from Texas and have eaten the cooking of people I worked with that were Mexican. I'm looking for recipes that have been handed down for at least a hundred years (authentic), from great grandmother to grandmother to mother to daughter. For instance, if I wanted to cook a mexican soup of some kind, I would have to go pick some tomatoes, skin them, scald them, peel them and then make a stock to start creating my soup, or to stew my tomatoes. This is what I think of when I say "Authentic".

Some of the coffees my friends got from Citizen Bean came from Intelligentsia, Counter Culture and Gimme! Coffee.

I work next door to a Wegman's but I go there more for lunch than to shop. I try to do as much of my regular shopping at the local chain grocery store by my house. They have most national brands but also carry a lot of local products. The perishables all come from local distributors. The staff is pleasant and cheerful. I prefer to support local businesses when I can.
I just wish there was one store where I could get everything I need. Fresh Market is the only place that has chicken and beef stock in the little juice box sized cartons that are so handy for small households. But the only place I can get whole wheat cous cous and quinoa is the natural foods market. And if I want to GOOD chocolate milk, that's another store. Then there's the Asian market with the amazing cheap limes. Some Saturdays my grocery list alone is 5 stores.

Im not gonna lie. There are about 5 wegmans all within 5-6 miles driving tops from me. The closest being literally around the corner from my house. Living in Rochester isn't so bad. Wegmans is the best and i honestly get an uncomfortable feeling in any other grocery store. The familiarity is what really sets it apart. Great place and I hope more people can experience it. Still family owned too!

I am a retired restaurant owner. I was forced to retire because the state purchased one property for the Tollway Authority headquarters, and then another authority bought my other restaurant for construction of a railroad overpass. Since I miss the food business so much, I just put in an 800 sq. ft. kitchen, and cook, eat, and drink all the time with friends and family.

Editor -- professional dev. books for educators. But I'd love to work on food or design books...any offers?

Children's television... Wishing I could work on a food-related show for kids...

@shipwreck ~ Way Cool!!! Get I get a ride on one????

Interior designer...residential and commerical....who would like to get started on putting together a family recipe book soon.

I was a photographer in a past life (early 20s) then became a non-profit administrator (in my 30s) and now am back to doing what I REALLY love--photography again (this time making a living at it) which is my passion (well, that and FOOD!).

Left work as NYC real estate lobbyist to spend life savings on cooking school. Loved apprenticeship in Mendocino but not job in SoCal. Broke my finger going from an interview 2nd day working at hotel scraping old cheese off French onion soup bowls so became non-profit consultant!

I teach cooking when I can and cook for my husband and feed my dog but do not cook for her. My mother just died so I'd like to gather her recipes together with photos and stories and write a book.

editor at a technology research company

@Dee - I would love to know how you got into freelance food editing...

freelance photographer
freelance graphic artist
freelance production manager