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Season 8 / Mediterranean Baja
Locations:
Laja Restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe
La Querencia in Tijuana
Las Tres Virgenes in La Paz
Rancho La Puerta in Tecate
Rancho Olivares de Calafia in Valle de Guadalupe
Guests:
Manuel Acero
Andres Blanco
Jesus Chavez
Miguel Angel Guerrero
Jair Tellez
Salvador Tinasero
Specialty Ingredients:
Daikon blossom at farmers markets
Dried Chiles: ancho, arbol, chipotle and pasilla at Mexican groceries or on line at Melissa Guerra, MexGrocer or The Spice House
Dried Herbs: lemon thyme and Mexican oregano at The Spice House
Fresh Herbs: epazote at Mexican groceries or farmers markets
Green garlic is in season during the spring through early summer
Equipment:
All Clad: 2 – 3-quart & 4-quart pots, 8-inch non-stick skillet and 8 x 8 metal baking pan
Cast iron tortilla press at Amazon, Gourmet Sleuth or Sur La Table
Comal are sold at many Mexican groceries or on line at Gourmet Sleuth or Melissa Guerra
Oxo 2 ounce measuring cup and tongs
Tortilla basket – similar woven baskets are on line at Melissa Guerra
Tuscan fireplace grill are available in stainless steel or carbon steel from Spitjack
VitaMix Blender
Season 8 / Tijuana Taco Crawl
Locations:
Café La Especial
Culinary Art School in Tijuana
Mariscos el Mazateno
Tacos del Paisita
Tacos el Yaqui – The Original Los Perrones in Rosarito
Tacos Salceados
Taqueria la Quince Letras at Las Ahumaderas in Tijuana
Tortas Washmobile
Guests:
Ana Laura Gonzalez
Sergio Gonzalez
Mariela Magoni
Specialty Ingredients:
Dried Chiles: arbol at Mexican groceries or on line at on line at Melissa Guerra, MexGrocer or The Spice House
Fresh Chiles: jalapenos and serranos
Imagine chicken broth
Mexican oregano at The Spice House
Pickled red jalapenos “Mexican Candy”
Steak cuts for tacos : flank, flat iron, “outer”skirt, sirloin tip, top blade and tri-tip
Equipment:
All Clad 10-inch non-stick skillet
Cast iron griddle at Amazon or Sur La Table
Kalamazoo Grill
Lime Squeezer at Amazon or Bed, Bath and Beyond
Microplane box grater at Amazon or Sur La Table
Oxo measuring cup
Tortilla basket – similar woven baskets are on line at Melissa Guerra
VitaMix Blender
Season 8 / Cooking on the Sea of Cortez
Locations:
Baja Expeditions
Espiritu Santo Island
Mercado”Nicolas Bravo” in La Paz
Tortilleria Bravo in the Mercado
Guests:
Nicolas Bravo
Emily Evans
Carlos Means
Juan Carlos Telechea
Specialty Ingredients:
Banana leaves are found in the frozen food section of many groceries
Chicharron at Mexican groceries
Canned chipotles in adobo sauce at Mexican groceries or on line at MexGrocer or The Spice House
Key limes are available during the summer months
Mexican oregano at The Spice House
Mexican papaya
Nopales (cactus paddles) at Mexican groceries
Panela cheese at Mexican groceries
Plantains
Equipment:
All Clad 10-inch skillet
Fish spatula at Sur La Table (available in both right and left hand styles)
Kalamazoo Grill
Mexican lime squeezer at most Mexican groceries or on line at Gourmet Sleuth or MexGrocer
Season 8 / Presenting World-Class Wines of Baja
Locations:
Casa de Piedra in Valle de Guadalupe
La Cava de Marcelo in Valle de Ojos Negros
L.A. Cetto Winery in Valle de Guadalupe
La Esquelita Wine School in Valle de Guadalupe
San Rafael Winery in Valle de Ojos Negros
Tres Mujeres Winery in Valle de Guadalupe
Guests:
Hugo D’Acosta
Eva Cotero
Ricardo Hussong
Ludwig Hussong
Laura MacGregor
Camillo Magoni
Marcelo Castro Ramonetti
Ivette Vaillard
Specialty Ingredients:
Dried Chiles: ancho at Mexican groceries or on line at on line at Melissa Guerra, MexGrocer or The Spice House
Nebbiolo wine
Piloncillo at Mexican groceries or on line at Melissa Guerra or MexGrocer
Hand dipped ricotta cheese at Whole Foods or Italian markets
Equipment:
All Clad 10-inch non-stick skillet and 9 X 13 baking dish
Cast iron (pre-seasoned) skillet at Amazon or Sur La Table
Oxo measuring cup and wooden spatula
Season 8 / Eat Like a Local in Los Cabos
Locations:
El Sabor Internacional
La Mexicana fonda in the market
Los Michoacanas in San Jose del Cabo
Mariscos el Toro Guero
Municipal market in San Jose del Cabo
Guests:
Araceli Ramirez Garcia
Amado Morales
Hugo Olvera
Specialty Ingredients:
Dried corn husks at Mexican groceries or on line at Melissa Guerra or MexGrocer
Guava paste (ate) at Mexican groceries or on line at MexGrocer
Masa Harina for Tamales at Mexican groceries or on line at MexGrocer
Equipment:
All Clad steamer
Cast iron griddle at Amazon or Sur La Table
KitchenAid stand mixer
Microplane box grater at Amazon or Sur La Table
Season 8 / From Lobster to Chocolate Clams: A Delicious Feast in Magdalena Bay
Locations:
Magdalena Island in Southern Baja, California
Red Sustainable Tourism Project
Supreme Lobster 220 E. North Ave in Villa Park, Illinois
Topolobampo Restaurant in Chicago, Illinois
Guests:
Carl Galvan
Luis Garduno
Hubert Murino
Jorge Rangel
Specialty Ingredients:
Chocolate clams are only found in Baja
Fresh Chiles: serrano
Fresh Herbs: epazote at Mexican groceries or farmers markets
Oaxacan string cheese
Spiny lobster
Tomatillos
Equipment:
All Clad 4-quart pot
Cast iron (pre-seasoned) skillet at Amazon or Sur La Table
Rubbermaid high heat spatula at Amazon
VitaMix Blender
More information about sustainable seafood:
Monterey Bay Seafood Watch
Season 8 / Cooking in Wine Country
Locations:
Adobe Guadalupe Winery with an attached Bed and Breakfast in Valle de Guadalupe
Cremeria Los Globos located in the Tienda de Quesos y Vino wine shop in Valle de Guadalupe
Farmers Market at Rancho el Mogor Badan in Valle de Guadalupe
Rancho Olivares de Calafia in Valle de Guadalupe
Guests:
Martha Manriquez
Don & Tru Miller
Specialty Ingredients:
Candied orange and prickly pear (tuna)
Chamomile flowers at farmers markets and many health food stores
Champagne mangos also called honey or manila
Dried Chiles: pasilla at Mexican groceries or on line at on line at Melissa Guerra, MexGrocer or The Spice House
Fresh Chiles: poblano
Fava beans are available seasonally in the spring and early summer
Key limes are available during the summer months
Mexican oregano at Mexican groceries or on line at The Spice House
Oil cured black olives
Piloncillo at Mexican groceries or on line at Melissa Guerra or MexGrocer
Quince Paste at Mexican groceries, on line at MexGrocer or where gourmet cheeses are sold
Regional Wines: Adobe Guadalupe’s Uriel 2010 and Rafael
Squash blossoms at farmers markets during the summer
Equipment:
All Clad 10-inch non-stick skillet
Japanese mandolins are available in most housewares departments
Microplane box grater at Amazon or Sur La Table
Molcajete are available at Amazon, Gourmet Sleuth, or Sur La Table
VitaMix Blender
Season 8 / Tijuana Round Table
Locations:
Caesar’s Restaurante Bar in Tijuana
Culinary Art School in Tijuana
Mercado Hidalgo Market in Tijuana
Mision 19 in Tijuana
Guests:
Javier Gonzales
Aldo Gutierrez
Citlalita Pereda
Javier Plascencia
Season 8 / Extraordinarily Delicious Ensenada
Locations:
Caguatun Tacos de Pescado in Ensenada
Los Originales Tacos de Pescado el Chopipo in Ensenada
Mariscos el Norteno in Ensenada
Mariscos la Guerrerense in Ensenada
Mercado Negro Fish Market in Ensenada
Tacos Marco Antonio in Ensenada
Guests:
Sabina Bandera Gonzalez
Specialty Ingredients:
Canned chipotles in adobo sauce at Mexican groceries or on line at MexGrocer or The Spice House
Dried Chiles: arbol at Mexican groceries or on line at on line at Melissa Guerra, MexGrocer or The Spice House
Key limes are available during the summer months
Mexican oregano at Mexican groceries or on line at The Spice House
Equipment:
All Clad 10-inch and 12-inch skillets
Food grinder (similar model) at Amazon
Lime Squeezer at Amazon or Bed, Bath and Beyond
Le Crueset 13 quart French oven
Kalamazoo Grill
Microplane box grater at Amazon or Sur La Table
Oxo measuring cup, tongs and wooden spatula
Tortilla basket - similar woven baskets are on line at Melissa Guerra
VitaMix Blender
Season 8 / Mexican Microbrews and Pub Fare
Locations:
Baja Brewing Company in San Jose del Cabo
Goose Island Brewpub in Chicago
Tecate Brewery in Tecate
Ultramarinos in Ensenada
Guests:
Jordan Gardenhire
Alain Genchi
Rob Kelley
Jared Rouben
Specialty Ingredients:
Fresh Chiles: jalapeno and serrano
Imagine chicken broth
Mexican chorizo is a fresh sausage not cured like the Spanish version. Most Mexican groceries make their own version. It’s also produced commercially and can be found near other fresh sausages in local groceries.
Tomatillos
Equipment:
All Clad 8-inch non-stick skillet and rimmed baking sheet
Cast iron enamel coated 6-quart pot
Cuisinart food processor
Lime Squeezer at Amazon or Bed, Bath and Beyond
Oxo 2 ounce measuring cup and wooden spatula
Season 8 / Sustainable Aquaculture in the Rich Waters of Ensenada
Locations:
Acuacultura Integral de Baja California
Erizo in Tijuana
Manzanilla in Ensenada
Muelle 3 in Ensenada
Ultramarinos in Ensenada
Guests:
Alain Genchi
Carlos La Puente
Benito Molina
Solange Muris
Specialty Ingredients:
Dried Chiles: ancho, arbol, chipotle, guajillo and pasilla at Mexican groceries or on line at on line at Melissa Guerra, MexGrocer or The Spice House
Fresh Chiles: habanero and serrano
Mexican chorizo is a fresh sausage not cured like the Spanish version. Most Mexican groceries make their own version. It’s also produced commercially and can be found near other fresh sausages in local groceries.
Tomatillos
Equipment:
Lead free glazed clay cazuela at La Tienda
Le Crueset 13 quart French oven
Lime Squeezer at Amazon or Bed, Bath and Beyond
Spice grinder – we use a small coffee grinder
Oxo tongs and wooden spoon
VitaMix Blender
Season 8 / Todos Santos Magic
Locations:
Art & Beer near Pescadero
Dulceria “Rossy” in Todos Santos
Hotel California in Todos Santos
Todos Santos Eco Adventures
Tortilleria California Star in Todos Santos
Guests:
Juan Landeros Aviles
Dona Ramona Banaga and Family
Steven and Jennifer Jones
Sergio Juaregui
Dany Lamote
Specialty Ingredients:
Cajeta (goat milk caramel) at Mexican groceries or on line at MexGrocer
Damiana herb liqueur
Dried Chiles: guajillo at Mexican groceries or on line at on line at Melissa Guerra, MexGrocer or The Spice House
Jamaica flowers at Mexican groceries or on line at Melissa Guerra or MexGrocer
Muir Glen fire roasted tomatoes
Nopales (cactus paddles) at Mexican groceries
Equipment:
All Clad 4 quart pot and 10-inch skillet
Cast iron (pre-seasoned) skillet at Amazon or Sur La Table
Oxo measuring cup, tongs and wooden spatula
Thai mortar at Import Food or Amazon
VitaMix Blender
Season 8 / Baja Beach House Cooking
Locations:
Don Emiliano Restaurant in San Jose del Cabo
Edith’s Restaurant in Cabo San Lucas
El Chilar Restaurant in San Jose del Cabo
La Frida Restaurant in Cabo San Lucas
La Playita Fish Market in San Jose del Cabo
Los Tamarindos Organic Farm and Cooking School in San Jose del Cabo
Guests:
Margarita Carrillo
Antonio de Livier
Armando Montano
Edith Jimenez Moreno
Enrique Silva
Specialty Ingredients:
Chocolate clams are only available in Baja
Dried chiles: ancho at Mexican groceries or on line at on line at Melissa Guerra, MexGrocer or The Spice House
Mexican cinnamon at Mexican groceries or on line at The Spice House
Mexican oregano at Mexican groceries or on line at The Spice House
Piloncillo at Mexican groceries or on line at Melissa Guerra or MexGrocer
Tamarind pods: fresh in produce section, dried in Mexican or Asian groceries or on line at MexGrocer
Tomatillos
Equipment:
All Clad 10-inch and 12-inch non-stick skillets
