Rick Bayless is chef of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago, creator of Frontera gourmet foods, cookbook author and host of Mexico - One Plate at a Time.


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  • 5:44 p.m. Aug. 15th 2011
    Pic of peach&apricot cobbler http://t.co/pkf3bfu Recipes Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4:42 p.m. Aug. 14th 2011
    Many ask what we do w all r squash blossoms: we rarely stuff them (tho good). Mostly we make sauces&soups. Next posting is sq blos soup rec Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 1:33 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
    i'm so in luv w/ ths arch of Chinese long beans that grows outside my bdrm window. Must have 300 beans on it http://moby.to/pd92jw Ingredients Gardening and Farming
  • 8:45 p.m. Aug. 9th 2011
    a little tart, a little sweet, complex, slightly vegetal RT @JenWorstell: What do ground cherries taste like? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 3:03 p.m. July 22nd 2011
    Chiles Toreados: high heat sear (lard) of slashed serranos & white onion; season w lime, salt http://moby.to/id0r1k Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 7:23 p.m. July 20th 2011
    Even in heat r 85 rooftop Earthboxes of tomatoes/chiles r thriving: hope to beat lst yr's record 1000# harvest! http://moby.to/zoz0yh Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 9:58 a.m. July 19th 2011
    Chgo Frmrs Mkts, esp Green City Market, Wicker Park @jpc671: @Rick_Bayless Where can the Nordic butter be found chef? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 1:12 p.m. July 17th 2011
    Harvested dozens of squash blossoms from my garden this morning. Another glorious summer day here http://moby.to/muhq1w Ingredients Gardening and Farming
  • 2:18 p.m. July 14th 2011
    This delicious small lamb shoulder from Janie Crawford's farm has been featured on our menus for nearly 20 years http://moby.to/p1iad6 Ingredients Gardening and Farming
  • 5:43 p.m. July 12th 2011
    Beautiful Nichols Farm currants for an amazing meringue dessert. Pic later http://moby.to/8ns3qg Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 4:23 p.m. July 9th 2011
    This is the first week for squash blossoms in my garden! http://moby.to/5zjpc9 Ingredients Gardening and Farming
  • 4:02 p.m. July 7th 2011
    I like simple: fresh lime, OO, garlic, Mex oreg, S/P RT @lildave75 what's a good, simple marinade for carne asada? Recipes Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4 p.m. July 7th 2011
    Casa del Pueblo (Piksen) is good; so r many others RT @trechols what is your favorite Mexican grocery store in Chicago? Somewhere in Pilsen? Ingredients
  • 4:23 p.m. July 6th 2011
    Some use it, some dont RT @osuseq I've had Chorizo with and without cinnamon added - what is the authentic recipe for it? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 7:42 p.m. May 21st 2011
    Topolo mise en place:center: pkld ramps, rstd favas, jamaica-pkld jícama.Bottom incl salt-cure nopal,dehydro olive http://moby.to/meif47 Ingredients
  • 11:38 a.m. May 18th 2011
    Green City Market: incredible fern sprouts, green garlic & baby greens that dreams r made of (here: Growing Power) http://moby.to/7lcbgb Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture Gardening and Farming
  • 10:50 p.m. April 24th 2011
    Rstd t'tillo/serrano/cilantro RT @pauladisbrowe Leftover grld quail from Easter brunch. wht type sauce wld U make 4 quail enchiladas manana? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 6:37 p.m. April 19th 2011
    These beautiful 3 1/2-yr-old abalones will arrive live in Japan in 30 hours. Ingredients Travel
  • 5 p.m. April 17th 2011
    Tijuana mkt: I am wild about Produmex cheese stall. Most of Mexico's best cheeses can be found here! http://moby.to/q8s6pj Ingredients Travel TV and Books
  • 4:58 p.m. April 17th 2011
    Tijuana mkt: bought great great herbs and greens for dinner I'm cooking in Valle de Guadalupe wine country. http://moby.to/35y52m Ingredients Travel TV and Books
  • 9:03 a.m. April 4th 2011
    Bajaprecious.com RT @Lupita_GarzaG @Rick_Bayless Where can I buy olive oil from Baja? I'm so excited to try it!! Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 12:45 a.m. March 27th 2011
    Cointreau=brighter, swtr; Gt=darker, richer RT @mamoseley cointreau vs gran torres. why some recipes have one and others have the other Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 5:46 p.m. March 19th 2011
    bajaprecious.com RT @LkCrouse: @rick_bayless Is that Baja olive oil available for online orders? - [Re:] http://moby.to/apbpiv Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 5:35 p.m. March 19th 2011
    I am loving this Baja olive oil made from Nevadilla and Mission olives. Fruity, spicy, long finish. http://moby.to/apbpiv Ingredients
  • 8:48 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2011
    Toast, soak, puree, strain, sear, simmer w water, salt=purest flavor RT @Joepesto did you make a purée of each chili type? Veg stock? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:53 a.m. Jan. 29th 2011
    In Mex: Chihuahua, asadero; in US: Jack, mld cheddar, brick RT @jaypeezee16: what kind of cheese do you recommend for queso fundido?? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4:48 a.m. Dec. 27th 2010
    Edible, not palatable RT @MShivah @Rick_Bayless are the purple nopales edible? Ingredients
  • 12:08 a.m. Dec. 24th 2010
    They are like red-skin daikon RT @darcybear @Rick_Bayless WOW! How big to radishes get? Ingredients
  • 6:51 a.m. Dec. 18th 2010
    Yes!They do r Mex van RT @stevedolinsky sum of best vanilla in the world is processed in Chicago. My Fri. nite Special: http://j.mp/hI86l1 Ingredients
  • 11:59 a.m. Dec. 3rd 2010
    There r sevrl: fave: El Yucateco brand. Don't get 1 w added color! RT @gbb2: @rick_bayless can you recommend a good premaid anchiote paste? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 10:23 p.m. Nov. 29th 2010
    RT @elviamar: @Rick_Bayless There is also home made green chorizo in Cardenas supermarkets in Southern California Ingredients
  • 8 p.m. Nov. 29th 2010
    Yea! RT @helchose: I remember U saying green chorizo wasn't available in the States, well I found it in Brooklyn! http://twitpic.com/3bgvvk Ingredients
  • 6:57 p.m. Oct. 30th 2010
    Not exactly edible; used like bay leaves for flavoring RT @gingerg12 @Rick_Bayless I had no idea that avocado leaves were eatable? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 6:50 p.m. Oct. 30th 2010
    Cotija is a type of queso añejo RT @forkandspoonop @Rick_Bayless Making the chilaquiles from your website. Cotija an OK sub for queso anejo? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 10:43 a.m. Oct. 30th 2010
    At Frontera, we got this box filled with avocado leaves from Mexico ;-) http://moby.to/jxj4b8 Ingredients
  • 12:08 p.m. Oct. 27th 2010
    That's amazing!! RT @jdskyles @Rick_Bayless I found Green Chorizo at the Garden Fresh in Mount Prospect!!! Ingredients
  • 1:43 p.m. Oct. 9th 2010
    Use them like regular tomatillos; more complex flavor RT @bendit @Rick_bayless what should I do with purple tomatillos? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 5:34 p.m. Oct. 4th 2010
    Roast&freeze for all preps RT @MinhDoan W summer over, any suggestions on what to do with a ton of Tomatillos other than roasted in a salsa? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:19 p.m. Oct. 3rd 2010
    Camote morado in Mex grocery RT @SportinStiletto @Rick_Bayless : where can we find white sweet potatoes?!? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 2:39 p.m. Sept. 28th 2010
    Patricio is cutting a stellar piece of Atlantic swordfish for Frontera's dinner service http://moby.to/ahg64y Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 6:02 p.m. Aug. 25th 2010
    Pickling (escabeche) best 2 preserve flavor RT @GourmetRambler @eatitdrinkit @Rick_Bayless: is drying a good method of preserving habaneros? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 1:38 p.m. Aug. 23rd 2010
    Rarely, though some like it. My pref: only roasted RT @ryanpoli constant debate in the Perennial kitchen: garlic- yes or no in guacamole? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 5:09 p.m. Aug. 17th 2010
    Or how about a Flavor King pluot from Frog Hollow Farm? Best I ever ate!! http://twitpic.com/2fpgvg Ingredients Travel
  • 11:39 a.m. Aug. 17th 2010
    Grilled w oil, salt, lime RT @chefhollywog @Rick_Bayless Bought green nopalitos at the growers market yesterday. Any favorite preparations? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 5:36 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
    Knob onions grilling over the wood fire in Frontera http://moby.to/gf1dvx Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 5:22 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
    Beautiful Nichols Farm black kale ready for braising in Topolo http://twitpic.com/2efl01 Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 5:31 p.m. Aug. 12th 2010
    Habaneros roasting over the wood grill for habanero-lime-roasted garlic salsa for Xoco's cochinita pibil torta http://moby.to/y55guc Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 5:31 p.m. Aug. 7th 2010
    There are great-looking, aromatic, ripe tomatoes being prepped on nearly every table in our kitchens! http://moby.to/ze384d Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 2:35 p.m. July 28th 2010
    Marty&Chris (Spence Farm) brot Galopogos tomatoes, squash blossoms&baby corn. GrahamElliotBowles eat ur heart out. http://moby.to/zmo2m6 Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 9:27 a.m. July 27th 2010
    All are edible as far as I know. RT @VinoLuci: @Rick_Bayless Are any squash blossoms edible or only certain varieties? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:26 p.m. July 25th 2010
    Fired up my little woodburning oven to make my salsa verde-goat cheese pizzas with bacon, herbs & queso añejo http://moby.to/zu09jo Ingredients Leisure & Entertainment
  • 10:13 a.m. July 24th 2010
    RT @GreenCityMarket Orange glo, Harlane and Rival apricots at Hillside Farm. Great color! http://twitpic.com/2885n2 Ingredients
  • 10:06 a.m. July 24th 2010
    When the fruit fills the papery husk RT @BMGullick @Rick_Bayless how do you know when tomatillos are ripe to pick? We have a plant. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 12:03 p.m. July 20th 2010
    Cutting some of the newly arrived peashoots from Three Sisters Garden for lunch service. http://moby.to/0uur85 Ingredients
  • 7:52 p.m. July 17th 2010
    First local sweet corn from Three Sisters Garden, ready for wood grill. Topped w crema, queso añejo, chile http://moby.to/to9b6f Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 7:52 p.m. July 17th 2010
    Prepping squash blossoms in the Frontera kitchen for a beautiful frothy sauce http://moby.to/wdgf6i Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 7:35 p.m. July 17th 2010
    toast anchos@300 till nearly crisp,pulv RT @MayaStanton store doesn't have gr ancho chile pwdr(4 ur honey-chipotle ribs); can I make my own? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:55 a.m. July 17th 2010
    a huge variety; most all work well RT @jamesattaway: @Rick_Bayless what kind of tomatoes do you grow in your earthboxes? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:42 a.m. July 16th 2010
    Flavor balances as it dries RT @_MikeTodd_ @Rick_Bayless do you ever use fresh Mex oregano? or do you use dried only? #bumpercrop Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 1:11 p.m. July 15th 2010
    These are Early Girl tomatoes that are ready http://moby.to/yij2dl Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera Gardening and Farming
  • 1:10 p.m. July 15th 2010
    Getting ready for our first tomato&chile harvest from the rooftop garden! http://moby.to/8ttone Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera Gardening and Farming
  • 12:04 p.m. July 15th 2010
    Sweet fried plantains on the line at Frontera. One of my favorite things on earth http://moby.to/ivs87w Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 11:32 a.m. July 13th 2010
    Only use male blossoms; let females fruit RT @TheDudekAbides: If I pick blossoms, will it affect the growth of the patty pan squash? Ingredients Gardening and Farming
  • 8:55 a.m. July 13th 2010
    Last night's dinner started w ricotta-filled squash blossoms w cilantro-panko coating. http://moby.to/4sba1z Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 10:57 p.m. July 11th 2010
    Just harvested these squash blossoms from garden. Planning Monday night dinner for family and friends (cont) http://tl.gd/2f3rrg Ingredients Gardening and Farming
  • 7:16 p.m. July 9th 2010
    Just tasted #1 Hawaiian yellowfin that blew me away ... til I tasted this fraises de bois jam frm pastry chef Jen http://twitpic.com/23vq6n Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 6:52 p.m. July 8th 2010
    More like romano RT @willclarkfan22 @Rick_Bayless if explaining to someone would u say cotija is like Mexican parmesean? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:42 p.m. June 28th 2010
    Amazing finds at NY Fancy Food show: Askinosie hazelnut choc spread (don't even dare to compare it with Nutella) http://moby.to/4c8amf Ingredients Events
  • 11:38 p.m. June 28th 2010
    Amazing finds at NY Fancy Food show: Agua de Piedra sparkling water from Monterrey and Greek Gods strained kefir (like fromage blanc) Ingredients Events
  • 11:35 p.m. June 28th 2010
    Some amazing finds at NY Fancy Food show: ki'xocolatl organic chocolate from Yucatan. Look for it soon at Frontera http://moby.to/xp20qs Ingredients Events
  • 4:42 p.m. June 27th 2010
    Make sauce first RT @coachjeff bumper crop of sml tomatillos. Best to clean an freeze or cook n2 a sauce & freeze? http://twitpic.com/20g4s6 Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 12:10 a.m. June 26th 2010
    Most r made w shrimp RT @seggy_model @Rick_Bayless, can you make a true cerviche without shrimp? I'm allergic to crustaeans?? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 8:13 p.m. June 25th 2010
    queso fresco is a crumbling garnishing chs; won't really melt, just softens RT @Vines_N_Cattle: Tips for melting queso fresco? Always lumpy! Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 2:54 p.m. June 16th 2010
    no RT @MPH777: @Rick_Bayless Are you noticing customers "Shying away" from seafood at your Resto's because of this Gulf of Mexico Debacle?? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 5:30 p.m. June 14th 2010
    Try both, but flavor will dimenish some RT @jwlucasnc Can I free epazote? Should I try freezing leaves or make a pesto-like paste? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 7:05 p.m. June 13th 2010
    RT @pennydelosantos it doesn't matter where I am in the world, after a few days I start to seriously miss salsa... Ingredients
  • 10:31 a.m. June 12th 2010
    Harvested a lot of the angelica for dessert @ Frontera Farmer Foundation benefit Sunday. Candied a la @alexstupak http://moby.to/tyfl8c Ingredients Events
  • 10:26 p.m. June 10th 2010
    Crisp, clean, bright flavor RT @kellymc @Rick_Bayless what am I missing by only buying ylw onions? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 7:49 p.m. June 10th 2010
    Beautiful radishes from City Farm getting pickled in Tamazula for Sunday Farmer Fndn Benefit dinner http://moby.to/d5agms Ingredients
  • 7:48 p.m. June 10th 2010
    I just realized that we go thru 1300 pounds of white (not yellow!) onions every week on this corner of cClark St http://moby.to/fvmh0d Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 7:43 p.m. June 10th 2010
    Potato-like taste. Gr8 w pork RT @HeidiKnowles any suggestions for frijoles perusnos? Bought some yesterday, not sure what to do with them. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 8:31 a.m. June 9th 2010
    Soak overnight, then drain, dry and fry RT @hafeezaJK @Rick_Bayless how do you toast quinoa? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 1:43 p.m. June 5th 2010
    sear meat on hot charcoal;cook indirect basting with adobo+honey RT @sglars: @Rick_Bayless Rick - any suggestions for a whole beef t-loin? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 1:59 p.m. June 2nd 2010
    Can use canned--only Adelita brand RT @JanoHtown Hey Rick, in texas, where can I get fresh huitlacohe? Any ideas? @Rick_Bayless Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 1:28 p.m. May 28th 2010
    Self seeding perenniel RT @VeeeZeee @Rick_Bayless I found epazote at the garden center! Is it an annual? I live in So Cal. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4:25 p.m. May 26th 2010
    Beautiful McGrath Farm beets for tonight's menu at Red O http://twitpic.com/1rcgje Ingredients Restaurants (Not Chicago)
  • 6:35 p.m. May 23rd 2010
    1st strawberries from Mick Klug's farm. Making Mex vanilla bean strawb shortcakes w crema 4 r #nrashow2010 friends http://twitpic.com/1qhhdu Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 4:44 p.m. May 23rd 2010
    no, more like string cheese RT @alay_tripathi: Is Oaxacan cheese a mexican version of Halumi cheese? @Rick_Bayless http://bit.ly/93dr0W Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 10:06 a.m. May 22nd 2010
    RT @kayce_m @Rick_Bayless you can also microplane frozen peppers into uncooked recipes. ginger, too. Ingredients
  • 7:55 a.m. May 22nd 2010
    Yes.Use n cookd sauces RT @__Nicholas froze my jalepenos&habeneros like u suggested on mex every day. After thawing, they're mushy. normal? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4:15 p.m. May 14th 2010
    A little soft, aromatic, never stored too cold RT @redschwinn @rick_bayless: Do you have any tips for picking perfect mangoes? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4:09 p.m. May 14th 2010
    Yes, depending on method and flavor RT @alaskajas @Rick_Bayless wondering if wild alaskan salmon ceviches r a good idea? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 9:34 a.m. May 14th 2010
    Monica Eng's very good article on dif sides of "locavore": http://j.mp/akjmmK Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 1:26 p.m. May 13th 2010
    RT @thelocalbeet What's in season now and where to find it plus great events on our Local Calendar http://bit.ly/9uXUxn Ingredients
  • 1:26 p.m. May 13th 2010
    RT @FarmForager Daley Plaza is open for the season! LINK cards are accepted!! Ingredients Gardening and Farming
  • 1:03 p.m. May 11th 2010
    Check gourmetsleuth.com&Mexgrocer.com RT @latinred71 do u know anywhere 2 get good cazuelas y ollas de barro, molcajetes, prensas de madera? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:14 a.m. May 11th 2010
    Yea, fron Klug farm! RT @rheudabaga @Rick_Bayless is that rhubarb in today's Xoco muffin? outrageous. sending intern to buy more. Ingredients
  • 2:12 p.m. May 9th 2010
    What's left of "backyard" quiche I made 4 mom's day celebration:sorrel,chives&blossoms,sage,bacon,Otter Cr cheddar http://twitpic.com/1mhsne Ingredients Leisure & Entertainment
  • 5:28 p.m. May 7th 2010
    Fresh morels in Topolo. Oh, how I love spring! http://twitpic.com/1lve0m Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 11:31 p.m. May 6th 2010
    Yes RT @Keenedge10 @Rick_Bayless Are your ramps from a local grower? Food Q&A Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 4:46 p.m. May 6th 2010
    Cleaning ramps in the Frontera kitchen http://twitpic.com/1lloc2 Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 9:54 a.m. May 3rd 2010
    Sunflower shoots RT @Martini4me2 in Chicago in March and ate at Frontera. Tasty! what kind of sprouts did you serv with chile rellenos. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 2:42 p.m. May 1st 2010
    very slow, pref vacuumed. +salt+a ltl sugr RT @pedalinsf: I just picked up some rhubarb today, do I poach it with just chipotles and water? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 6:48 p.m. April 30th 2010
    Pickle 'em or freeze RT @djrzn @Rick_Bayless have bout 4# too many of jalapeños, what to do? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 8:24 p.m. April 29th 2010
    Pork braised in rstd tomatillo sauce RT @imlazar if you just brought home a bag of tomatillos would you make? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 9:11 p.m. April 27th 2010
    Topolobamp guac, Ceviche Tropical RT @cynthiamckenna: @Rick_Bayless did you say which of your dishes are using those pretty garlic chives? Ingredients
  • 10:15 a.m. April 27th 2010
    Huitlacoche report: strange they missed that original inoculation research done at U of IL & its been on r menus 20 yrs http://bit.ly/bY8wbF Ingredients
  • 10:20 p.m. April 26th 2010
    To me: delicious from 1st bite RT @cayloe Re: durian, u just need to eat enough for your brain to make the connection that it isn't rotten. Ingredients
  • 5:36 p.m. April 26th 2010
    LOVE! RT @kevinthepang Paciugo Gelato n Lakeview will offer Durian gelato as a special next mo. I love durian; others think it's the devil. Ingredients Chicago Restaurants
  • 7:30 p.m. April 25th 2010
    Cotija=spec var of añejo RT @simmer_down Mex grocery I just went to did not carry queso anejo, all they had as "grating cheese" was cortijo. Ingredients
  • 11:52 a.m. April 24th 2010
    queso fundido, taco filling w potatoes? RT @CulinaryMama: what's the best use for fresh chorizo? Pastured pork from farmers market! Recipes Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:45 a.m. April 24th 2010
    Killin me! Rs: May 20 RT @GrillGirl: its all abt the local strawberries ths morning at the Greensboro curb market. http://twitpic.com/1i23h1 Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture Gardening and Farming
  • 11:36 a.m. April 24th 2010
    After cleaning, I like to oil&salt, then grill till soft RT @cynthiamckenna: just found nopalitos at farmers market. Any suggestions? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 10:59 a.m. April 24th 2010
    Starting the all-summer-long harvest of the garlic chives. We have them in 3 dishes now in Frontera&Topolo http://twitpic.com/1i31ud Ingredients Gardening and Farming
  • 12:51 p.m. April 22nd 2010
    not at all; occ use skin RT @JMGIII: @Rick_Bayless When roasting tomatoes, deseed before roasting, after or not at all? What about the skin? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 2:46 p.m. April 20th 2010
    Stunningly fresh Atlantic swordfish for dinner tonight in Frontera http://twitpic.com/1h42ik Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 2:46 p.m. April 20th 2010
    Prepping huauzoncles for dinner in Topolo http://twitpic.com/1h42e1 Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 5:37 p.m. April 19th 2010
    abt 1000 # RT @pirateide: luv yr guacamole recipe;we make it at least once a week! How many avocados do yr restaurants go through in a week? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4:14 p.m. April 15th 2010
    We get them from a coupla farms in Uruapan Mich RT @abbyroadie4 Do u grow your own avacados? They are like no other avocado I have ever had! Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4:10 p.m. April 15th 2010
    Quesadillas,mole de olla,some green moles RT @CookingInMexico @Rick_Bayless Beside beans, in what dishes do you use epazote? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 10:11 a.m. April 15th 2010
    Don't like cilantro? Read this from Hal McGee at the NY Times http://j.mp/945yKU Ingredients What Rick's Reading
  • 1:42 p.m. April 14th 2010
    Spring is here: bags and bags of ramps coming in Frontera's back door! http://twitpic.com/1flc6t Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 9:07 a.m. April 14th 2010
    There is head barbacoa&whole animal barbacoa.Never seen jst cheek RT @mattbramanti @Rick_Bayless @GunsandTacos Isn't barbacoa usually cheek? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:35 p.m. April 13th 2010
    To clarify: buche on r menu is hog maw,like @ my fave taqueria n DF;4 some it's esophagus.I say no 2 Cheeks,ears&anus(as per @GunsandTacos) Ingredients
  • 9:43 a.m. April 12th 2010
    Greg Gunthorp raises all our chicken: free-range, all natural, air-cooled RT @NuritPazner: .@Rick_Bayless Where do you buy chicken? Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera Sustainability and Local Agriculture Gardening and Farming
  • 4:47 p.m. April 5th 2010
    I only use rstd garlic nowadays RT @vanityfairest Did u say smthg once ABT roasting garlic b4 using in sauces, to prevent garlic hangover? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 3:25 p.m. April 1st 2010
    I use Spectrum Safflower 4 high heat+EVOO RT @LaAlli: what is the best type of oil to use for everyday mex cooking? Corn? Canola? Evoo? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 10:19 a.m. March 30th 2010
    Cotija=aged garn chs like romano;Ranchero=typ fresh garn chs RT @Lanah5280: What's dif btwn cotija & ranchero cheeses? Used interchangably? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 2:53 p.m. March 22nd 2010
    All Mex Grocs carry them: Popo, Atotonilco, Milagro,etc RT @mrwboilers know of a place on the north side of Chicago 4 good fresh tortillas? Ingredients
  • 10:32 a.m. March 22nd 2010
    Mexgrocer.com RT @randallasmith @Rick_Bayless Rick, could you recommend a place to order high quality dried chile peppers online? Ingredients
  • 6:45 p.m. March 18th 2010
    Mexican, from near Uruapan, Michoacan RT @pilarbower: are those @CA_Avocados in your http://twitpic.com/19emip ? ;) Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 5:27 p.m. March 18th 2010
    Type of Duroc from Maple Creek (local fam) RT @InSeasonMarkets @rick_bayless where do you get your pork and what kind? Food Q&A Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 3:12 p.m. March 18th 2010
    Beatifil black kale just came into the Frontera kitchen http://twitpic.com/19dw1o Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 9:01 a.m. March 18th 2010
    I dont really like canned RT @mrouleau71 @Rick_Bayless using canned whole tomatillos in a salsa in which I'd normally roast them. Thoughts? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 8:58 p.m. March 16th 2010
    RT @cpamomof2: @Rick_Bayless Frontera rooftop garden mentioned in April bon appetit along with other resto's w gardens Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera Sustainability and Local Agriculture Media
  • 9:10 a.m. March 10th 2010
    Frozen local organic tomatoes from last summer, ready for roasting. Will be used in roasted tomato-serrano sauce http://twitpic.com/17qd2b Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 2:43 p.m. March 9th 2010
    Supermercado Guanajuato: nearly a dozen varieties of dried seasoning for fruit (chile, salt, lime)! http://twitpic.com/17ldtk Ingredients Restaurants (Not Chicago)
  • 2:41 p.m. March 9th 2010
    Supermercado Guanajuato: the variety of medicinal and culinary herbs&spices goes on forever http://twitpic.com/17ldd8 Ingredients Restaurants (Not Chicago)
  • 2:40 p.m. March 9th 2010
    Supermercado Guanajuato near my house, on Ashland: incredible variety of dried chiles http://twitpic.com/17ld67 Ingredients Restaurants (Not Chicago)
  • 8:36 p.m. March 5th 2010
    No real sub. Leave out or add another herb like more neutral parsley RT @LaAlli help! What's a good sub for epazote? Cooking tonight. Ingredients
  • 9:41 p.m. March 2nd 2010
    So right! RT @MattyFood @Rick_Bayless Home-made tortillas 10 times better than store bought! http://tweetphoto.com/13079466 Ingredients
  • 9:37 p.m. March 1st 2010
    I usually go to Fox&Obel or Paulina RT @rmbjspd @Rick_Bayless question: what's the best shop to buy pork (shoulder, belly) in chicago? Ingredients Chicago Restaurants
  • 11:14 p.m. Feb. 22nd 2010
    Queso añejo/Cotija, but it's more like romano RT @YayaOrchid @Rick_Bayless which Mexican cheese best resembles Parmesan cheese? Ingredients
  • 11:47 a.m. Feb. 22nd 2010
    Chill, rebeat, test RT @stynydan When making tomales, could not get 1/2 tsp of masa to float. Ideas?..used manteca de cerdo from mex market. Recipes Ingredients
  • 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21st 2010
    Fungus/mushroom that grows w/in corn kernels, ballooning them;gray/black RT @zinhead What is huitlacoche? Hopefully spelled correctly. Thnx Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 10:35 p.m. Feb. 20th 2010
    Cajeta! RT @erunuevo @Rick_Bayless I just my hands on some lovely goats milk. Any ways you use it? You are such an inspiration to me! Ingredients
  • 10:23 p.m. Feb. 20th 2010
    Yes, but it affects textire a little RT @Proxmox @Rick_Bayless Hey chef, can you freeze queso fresco? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 6:58 p.m. Feb. 17th 2010
    Really amazing blood oranges from Beck Grove. Juicing for blood orange margaritas http://yfrog.com/1y2z8cj Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 7:02 p.m. Feb. 16th 2010
    We have a local farm cultivate it for us RT @brechin @Rick_Bayless Where do you source local huitlacoche, or do you import from Mexico? Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 8:58 p.m. Feb. 12th 2010
    In Frontera prep kitchen: searing frozen organic tomatoes from local farm for sauce. We use 18,000# during winter http://yfrog.com/4ax72nj Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 8:08 a.m. Feb. 7th 2010
    Love Raw Organic frm Wholesm Sweetners.Use like honey/corn syrup RT @FoodTVFan ever use agave nectar?Just discovered it&I love it 4 baking.. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 10:57 p.m. Feb. 3rd 2010
    Yes, Amazing !!!! RT @resalynn @Rick_Bayless re: kilgus farm goat. is this kilgus in fairbury il? how was the goat? Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 11:46 a.m. Jan. 27th 2010
    RT @MichaelNagrant RT @seedlingfruit: Seedling Hard Cider now available at Southport Grocery. 3552 N. Southport. http://bit.ly/dBfF2W Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 4:26 p.m. Jan. 23rd 2010
    Blended tamarind is gr8! RT @Elebertus: is the tamarind shaken w the cocktail? I wouldn't imagine that being a pleasant texture in a drink. Ingredients Wine, Beer and Spirits
  • 7:28 p.m. Jan. 19th 2010
    Rinse, spread across paper towels, roll, n plastic bag n fridge RT @Rob_Feature: Whats the best way 2 store cilantro?Ours goes bad quickly. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 7:15 p.m. Jan. 19th 2010
    @SavoryTv quality of hot choc depends on choc. Best: great artisanal one frm Mexico (hard finding in US). Try @TazaChocolate frm Boston Ingredients
  • 12:54 p.m. Jan. 16th 2010
    I see it in every Mexican grocery and at my Whole Foods RT @pixxie13a: where do i find achiote?I need it 4arrozconpollo Ingredients
  • 9:40 p.m. Jan. 15th 2010
    we use only sustainable seafood n all 3 places: Mont Bay Aquarium RT @ursulasofia: do u support not using sustainable fish in your 3 places? Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 8:35 p.m. Dec. 16th 2009
    El Popo Tortilleria;Casa del Pueblo Grocs RT @adhocathome in Chi over holidays w 'One Plate' on xmas list.Tips 4 finding masa, chorizo, etc? Ingredients
  • 11:07 p.m. Dec. 10th 2009
    Melissaguerra.com RT @TheSandyMan Chef, where can I find lead-free cazuelas online like the ones featured on your show this past season? Ingredients
  • 6:53 p.m. Dec. 10th 2009
    RT @chicagofishdude Good news our retail store will soon sell Faroe Steelhead Loch Duart Salmon St Brendans Organics & Laughing Bird Shrimp! Ingredients
  • 11:09 p.m. Dec. 8th 2009
    German butcher,Mex groc@meat cntr RT @rawrali My grocer & butcher sell hydrogenated lard.Tips on finding fresh short of rendering it myself? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 9 a.m. Dec. 8th 2009
    Salsa: rstd tomatillo&garlic, tstd pequin;blend RT @SheSimmers Bought some chile piquin solely due to the cuteness. What can I use them in? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 7:39 p.m. Nov. 25th 2009
    Daniel is cutting up the first shipment of our biodynamic ripe limes from Beck Grove! http://twitpic.com/qy5xd Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 6:47 p.m. Nov. 25th 2009
    Chef Brian just down a rabbit perfectly for a dish he's working on for next Topolo menu http://twitpic.com/qxy5i Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 6:42 p.m. Nov. 25th 2009
    6 months or so; after that they loose flavor RT @jlgosey @Rick_Bayless how long can anchos last in pantry? Found some and not sure how old Ingredients
  • 9:32 p.m. Nov. 24th 2009
    We use Mex avos, always in season. RT @GreggMasters: @Rick_Bayless where do you get your avocados when they are out of season? Ingredients
  • 9:34 a.m. Nov. 24th 2009
    Farmer Tom M just delivered suckling pigs. Cutting them up for cochinita pibil http://twitpic.com/qr9ck Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 1:37 p.m. Nov. 23rd 2009
    Thin sliced sirloin or round RT @lcohenq @Rick_Bayless what is the best 'american' cut of beef for bistec ranchero? Ingredients
  • 8:07 a.m. Nov. 22nd 2009
    @RoRose 90% of the beef @ FG/Topolo (100% @ Xoco) is humanely raised@grassfed, adressing your concerns about beef eating Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 7:11 p.m. Nov. 21st 2009
    Many Mex grocs; Casa del Pueblo is reliable RT @ryankiefer @Rick_Bayless Know a good place to get decent chorizo sausage in Chicago? Ingredients
  • 12:14 p.m. Nov. 20th 2009
    Yes RT @Sarah_Martini @Rick_Bayless Do you really think cajeta de leche de cabra really use's goat's milk? Ingredients
  • 3:08 p.m. Nov. 19th 2009
    Yes. Use only for sauces RT @whatsamatta_u @Rick_Bayless: does freezing tomatoes give them a stewed texture thawed? Ingredients
  • 12:24 p.m. Nov. 19th 2009
    16,000# in freezer in Wisconsin RT @roryboy @Rick_Bayless How do you manage to store enough tomatoes frozen until next season? Ingredients
  • 12:07 p.m. Nov. 19th 2009
    No, just reg freezer @jacobmedley @Rick_Bayless Forgive me if you've explained before...Do you use dry ice to freeze the tomatoes quickly? Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 2:49 p.m. Nov. 18th 2009
    An old breed that hasnt been messed with much RT @heysambennett @Rick_Bayless curious - what makes a turkey heritage? Ingredients
  • 8:47 a.m. Nov. 10th 2009
    Have found taste/texture better, more consistent RT @durangodawg13: is it true you prefer using mexican avocados 2 california avocados? why? Ingredients
  • 10:05 a.m. Nov. 9th 2009
    El Popocatepetl in Pilsen RT @harold_smith RT @rick_bayless @PhotosByGarbot where's a good place to get fresh masa in Chicago? Ingredients
  • 2:10 p.m. Nov. 7th 2009
    Mole Teloloapan not bad RT @joeyhemlock: @Rick_Bayless Any mole pastes available in the Chicago area that you would recommend? Favorite? Ingredients
  • 3:21 p.m. Nov. 5th 2009
    Whole foods RT @VConfections @Rick_bayless any idea where to buy cocoa nibs in Chicago? Ingredients
  • 8:04 p.m. Oct. 31st 2009
    Butcher removing skirt steak from beef carcass for me to use in my class http://yfrog.com/9g86zj Ingredients Travel
  • 6:33 p.m. Oct. 30th 2009
    Travel same distance to Chgo as Calif 1s;more abundant H2O here RT @nika7k @Rick_Bayless wonder what carbon footprint is on those avocados Ingredients Travel Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30th 2009
    50-55 cases RT @jkingsle @Rick_Bayless How many cases per week of avocados do you use??? Ingredients Travel
  • 3:07 p.m. Oct. 30th 2009
    Avocados being cleaned and sized at the packing company. Alejandrina boxes (brand we use at Frontera) in back http://yfrog.com/j3s5ovj Ingredients Travel
  • 2:01 p.m. Oct. 30th 2009
    This is the orchard our avocados come from for Frontera/Topolo/Xoco http://twitpic.com/njw3e Ingredients Travel Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 10:41 a.m. Oct. 30th 2009
    Headed 2 Uruapan 2 avoc orchards.Clear air(6000 ft),sunny,volcanic soil(1350 volcanic peaks here). 2.2 billion # avoc prod.Perf cond 4 avoc Ingredients Travel
  • 12:19 a.m. Oct. 30th 2009
    All interestd n carnitas:Tru dish cooked confit-style submerged n lard.Other versions may b delish,but more like braised/fried or rstd pork Recipes Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 3:22 p.m. Oct. 28th 2009
    Hector's station, filled with peashoots, banana leaves and tomatillos http://pk.gd/I8z Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 12:07 p.m. Oct. 27th 2009
    Canned has round flvr,dry more intense RT @alyssak Making platanos emp w tomatillo-chipotle salsa 4 D de los M.Which chile4salsa,can or dry? Ingredients
  • 6:15 p.m. Oct. 26th 2009
    We get lots of our fruit from Seedling Organic Orchard. Here are GREAT pics from their fall party last weekend http://j.mp/3lwkAl Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 11:12 p.m. Oct. 25th 2009
    Dont biy a lot, but had v good 1 from Casa del Pueblo recently RT @thezacks07 Where is a good place 2 buy fresh chorizo sausage in Chicago? Ingredients
  • 5:22 p.m. Oct. 25th 2009
    Best to rst tomatillos under a broiler RT @cutkosky @Rick_Bayless Rstd tmtillo salsa, no grill. Use ovn? How hot? http://myloc.me/1bHgl Ingredients
  • 5:17 p.m. Oct. 25th 2009
    Can keep 5 days and can freeze. Reblend@service RT @ChefMSchaefer thinking of adapting pipian w pecans. Does it store well;best made daily? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 2:58 p.m. Oct. 25th 2009
    Yes, genetic RT @strbuk Why do some people not taste cilantro? Is there a genetic reason?Not that I don't prefer it,it tastes like soap 2 me Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 9:52 a.m. Oct. 20th 2009
    L.A. Times: Chefs, companies take sustainable seafood pledge, http://bit.ly/2cqkwU Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture Media
  • 7:52 p.m. Oct. 15th 2009
    Mex grocery or gourmetsleuth.com RT @whitinchi @Rick_Bayless Can you suggest a good place in Chicago to buy a good mocajete? Ingredients
  • 9:28 a.m. Oct. 12th 2009
    Beautiful tarte tatin (upside down carm apple tart) just came put of oven. Made w Northern Spy apples from farm mkt http://twitpic.com/l95ch Ingredients
  • 1:22 p.m. Oct. 11th 2009
    Found beautiful wild local hen of the woods mushrooms at my local farmers market this morning http://twitpic.com/l57io Ingredients
  • 7:57 p.m. Oct. 8th 2009
    Yes!!! RT @robertlucas0327 @Rick_Bayless are ur new frontera chips thick enough for chilequiles? Ingredients Frontera Foods
  • 4:43 p.m. Oct. 7th 2009
    School also teaches Olive Oil making using 1860 crusher http://twitpic.com/kn210 Ingredients Travel
  • 11:15 a.m. Oct. 7th 2009
    Traveling thru Valle de las Palmas, major olive oil producing in Mex; recovering from bacterial blight http://twitpic.com/kltfj Ingredients Travel
  • 10:40 a.m. Oct. 7th 2009
    @Rancho La Puerta garden/cooking school made ceviches by a 6' hi lemon verbena HEDGE wud make my little plants cry http://twitpic.com/klpbx Ingredients Travel
  • 2:48 p.m. Oct. 5th 2009
    At the Rancho cooking school they have an incredible old-time root cellar that's filled right now w squash&garlic http://twitpic.com/kece1 Ingredients Travel
  • 12:42 p.m. Oct. 4th 2009
    No sub RT @donna_de @Rick_Bayless If I can't find tomatillos, what ingredient should I use instead? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:12 a.m. Oct. 3rd 2009
    Oil-tst,soak,puree w grlc,strain,fry puree til v thick;cuts bitr RT @tomaculinary any suggestions 4 puya peppers? found generally 2 bitter. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 1:04 a.m. Oct. 3rd 2009
    Rst, dont peel, freeze flat 4 months RT @bigdaddyvalckx: how long can you keep roasted poblanos? I'd like to freeze some for the winter. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 10:44 p.m. Sept. 28th 2009
    Wild fruit from midwest/south. In family of cherimoya RT @kelleylynnk @Rick_Bayless dumb question -- what's a pawpaw? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:04 p.m. Sept. 27th 2009
    Saw wild harvested pawpaw for resto. Perfect ripeness, harvest just started. Tropical banana flvr, crmy texture http://yfrog.com/0nj2xj Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 7:02 p.m. Sept. 25th 2009
    Huauzoncles (dock) r avail in Mex groc in Chgo;used as green RT @zotas @Rick_Bayless have you ever had juaxoncles sp? Can they be made in US Ingredients
  • 4:50 p.m. Sept. 24th 2009
    @scottyb428 u can buy coarse grnd masa harina (para tamales) for a coarser texture. Also most tortillerias sell the fresh stuff coarse too Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:58 a.m. Sept. 24th 2009
    Shelling fresh black shell beans from Spence Farm for Topolo menu http://twitpic.com/iyf35 Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 2:15 p.m. Sept. 23rd 2009
    Guanajuato (Ashland nr North); Casa del Pueblo (18&Blue Island) RT @mahickman @Rick_Bayless Any Mexican grocery stores near downtown Chi? Ingredients Chicago Restaurants
  • 2:28 p.m. Sept. 22nd 2009
    Shucking what may be some of the last local fresh corn for this year. Freezing a lot. http://twitpic.com/iqd30 Ingredients
  • 8:21 a.m. Sept. 22nd 2009
    Just sear tuna&serve w mole RT @Mars1417 I only eat fish& wanted 2 make ur winning top chef mole with tuna. Where can I get recipe w tuna??? Ingredients
  • 4:45 p.m. Sept. 20th 2009
    My garden is where we grow all the greens for Topolobampo http://twitpic.com/ii2a6 Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 7:34 p.m. Sept. 19th 2009
    We buy fresh-ground masa daily frm El Popo RT @Testclap @Rick_Bayless 1500 tortillas! Make/grind your masa or buy? Source for corn for masa? Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 4:15 p.m. Sept. 14th 2009
    Avail n Mex grocs, span stores RT @Chicago_TonyB I went to wedding where Quince Paste was served w/cheese. do you use it? Avail in chgo? Ingredients
  • 8:55 p.m. Sept. 12th 2009
    Grow some, local farmers for others. Never off the wholesale mkt RT @tdenkinger @Rick_Bayless where do you get your tomatoes? Food Q&A Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 1:29 p.m. Sept. 10th 2009
    3 Sisters Garden@GCM RT @Stomp_ Time to replenish my supply of heirloom beans...does anyone local sell their own, instead of ordering online Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 10:08 a.m. Sept. 10th 2009
    Halibut is xcelnt, tilapia cheap (mar 20 min only).WFM, Dirks, Fish Guy Best @Hey_Prado Good fish for ceviche? Where's to buy in Chicago? Food Q&A Ingredients Chicago Restaurants
  • 10:05 p.m. Sept. 9th 2009
    Nopal cactus, also called prickly pear. There r others RT @mamaverde1 @Rick_Bayless what kind of Cactus would I plant to harvest the fruit? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 12:05 p.m. Sept. 9th 2009
    Spence farm's squash blossoms ready for soup http://twitpic.com/h3ed4 Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 4:42 p.m. Sept. 8th 2009
    Roast;don't peel;lay flat in plastic bags;freeze.or use in salsa to can.RT @dana828 best way to use/preserve bumper crop of poblanos? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 6:14 p.m. Sept. 5th 2009
    Thin skin, tinge of yellow, soft RT @itsCamille I know limes r vital n Mexican flavor profiles. What do you look for in (picking) a lime? Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 7:55 p.m. Sept. 3rd 2009
    All the Mexican markets n Chicago carry it; or MexGrocer.com RT @twotermslater I'm having hard time finding achiote paste. Any suggestions? Ingredients
  • 2:35 p.m. Aug. 16th 2009
    Wicker Park mkt RT @msh3ll: Where are these apples availble?RT @Rick_Bayless: First of our local apples have come in: 15 varieties to start! Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 6:50 p.m. Aug. 15th 2009
    Buy local, pref delivered daily, no presrvtvs RT @megsambit: Do you have any tips for identifying the best available store-bought tortillas? Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 7:33 p.m. Aug. 14th 2009
    @sharpshoota_NYC I usually recommend getting dried/powdered chiles from loschilers.com , MexGrocer.com. or gourmetsleuth.com Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 12:09 p.m. Aug. 14th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/dv9vy. Pan-roasting squares of raw nopales n a dry skillet, med 2 med-lo. When juices dry up,cool. Gr8 n salads Recipes Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4:19 p.m. Aug. 10th 2009
    What does it say that all the weeds growing along my Milwaukee Ave in my neighborhood are epazote? Good epazote. http://twitpic.com/dfkca Ingredients
  • 9:34 p.m. Aug. 8th 2009
    @Samjb we buy all our squash blossoms from local farmers, but lately I've seen them at our Whole Foods and other grocery stores! Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 8:14 p.m. Aug. 8th 2009
    @bluechefk Cherokee Sweet mint is an endangered species in the broad mint family. We have two of put farmers grow it for us to keep it going Food Q&A Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 9:54 a.m. Aug. 7th 2009
    @amarie chipotle powder is available in most any Mexican or well stocked grocery. McCormick even makes it. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 1:28 p.m. Aug. 3rd 2009
    @les I was in Oaxaca last months and there are still lots of chilhuacles in the mkt. Expensive. They're growing the for display in bot grdn Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 1:25 p.m. Aug. 3rd 2009
    The first pomegranates have just arrived, meaning everyone will soon be making the famouse stuffed chiles en nogada http://twitpic.com/cnbft Ingredients Travel
  • 1:23 p.m. Aug. 3rd 2009
    One section ( not for the squeemish) is a pure celebration of pork http://twitpic.com/cnb84 Ingredients Travel
  • 1:22 p.m. Aug. 3rd 2009
    Poblano chiles are used in huge quantities! http://twitpic.com/cnb1x Ingredients Travel
  • 1:20 p.m. Aug. 3rd 2009
    Banana leaves are used in abundance for cooking meat, fish, tamales http://twitpic.com/cnaub Ingredients Travel
  • 1:18 p.m. Aug. 3rd 2009
    In commercial cookware section, gr grills, griddled, pastor taco set ups. Alway huge molcajetes, tortilla presses http://pk.gd/Em0 Ingredients Travel
  • 1:16 p.m. Aug. 3rd 2009
    A beautiful stall with 14 kinds of phaseolus beans & (pictured) runner beans (many heirloom) & 7 kinds of corn http://pk.gd/EmZ Ingredients Travel
  • 1:13 p.m. Aug. 3rd 2009
    A quick video on how to interpret a dried chile stall http://yfrog.us/0cm2vz Food Q&A Ingredients Travel
  • 5:45 a.m. Aug. 1st 2009
    @mrsv98 When making corn tortillas, work with dough that is soft (almost stick to your hands).Only cook til releases frm griddle b4 flipping Recipes Ingredients
  • 5:38 a.m. Aug. 1st 2009
    @heavywhisper Tallgrass beef is our local grassfed beef company owned by Bill Kurtis Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 9:20 p.m. July 31st 2009
    @baconchef the Mexican chocolate we use at the restaurants is handmade for us in Oaxaca. Abuelita is too sweet (not chocolatey) enuf 4 me Food Q&A Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 8:10 p.m. July 31st 2009
    http://twitpic.com/cbl6p. These are the amazing fraises du bois from Seedling organic farm. Featured in a Topolo dessert. Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 7:12 p.m. July 31st 2009
    http://twitpic.com/cbc8f. Six of the 8 baby greens I'm growing right now for the salads in Topolo. This is our hot weather mix. Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 5:01 p.m. July 28th 2009
    @m_cowan79 I am wild about Fanny Bay (BC) oystrrs right now: slightly sweet, complex, cucumber-like finish. Not too strong. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 12:17 a.m. July 28th 2009
    @katymcbradley cachaca is Brazilian white rum used to make caipirinha, one of Brazil's favorite drinks Ingredients Wine, Beer and Spirits
  • 8:31 a.m. July 24th 2009
    @shoewhorelaur You can buy Rishi teas retail at Whole Foods Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 8:58 a.m. July 23rd 2009
    Now I can open n NY! We've used fresh masa n Chgo 4 23 yrs RT @quinnsi: NYTimes article about masa finally coming 2 NY http://bit.ly/13O0sC Ingredients What Rick's Reading
  • 11:50 a.m. July 21st 2009
    http://twitpic.com/b4a6a - Maple Creek Suckling pigs just arrived: marinated in achiote, roasted overnight n ban lvs for Wed cochinita pibil Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 11:43 a.m. July 19th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/awgq5 - Beautiful display of butter lettuce from Iron Creek@the Sunday morning Wicker Park farmers market.Great littl ... Ingredients Sustainability and Local Agriculture
  • 5:55 p.m. July 18th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/atjyv - One of favorite things n world: chocolate-negra modelo ice cream. Strt from machine tastes like malted milk balls Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 2:35 p.m. July 17th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/aocpf - Orange heirloom Valencia tomatoes will be some of the first to ripen Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 10:08 p.m. July 16th 2009
    @dbldog Lambs quarters are a type of green in the chenopodium family Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4:19 p.m. July 16th 2009
    @VeeeZeee sub anise for epazote? Very, very different. Better sub anise for avocado leaf. There's nothing like epazote. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 3:40 p.m. July 14th 2009
    @kayce_m Sorry:fatless tamal=tortilla. In Oaxaca: press tortilla, spoon filling down cntr, fold sides in, wrap in corn husk steam 10 min. Recipes Ingredients
  • 2:33 p.m. July 14th 2009
    @trpfontaine N Mexico, they use tender shoots of vining squash & blossoms n soups (Oaxacan Caldo de Gato). Blossoms also in quesadillas Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 12:02 p.m. July 10th 2009
    @m_cowan79 In Chicago, I buy banana leaves at any Whole Foods and any of the dozen Mexican groceries around where I live in Bucktown Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 6:37 p.m. June 26th 2009
    @technopaladin No my favorite blender, hands down, is VitaMix. Ingredients
  • 11:58 a.m. June 25th 2009
    @jcwexler Mint faves right now: agua fresca (mint, cucumber, lime, pineapple), fresh fava or pea soup with mint and grilled green onion. Recipes Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 8:28 a.m. June 25th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/8dafm - Today is glorious (balmy) in Chicago. Our microgreens production is in full force outside now. Ingredients
  • 9:52 p.m. June 22nd 2009
    @odroku I cook garlic scapes like green onions or green garlic (strong to eat raw). Best grilled or sauteed, excel in soups, lightly pickled Recipes Ingredients
  • 12:07 p.m. June 21st 2009
    http://twitpic.com/80mwm - Harvest from backyard to make brunch: sorrel, garlic chives, squash blossoms, mizuna, strawberries Ingredients
  • 4:42 p.m. June 20th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/7xwjo - Chef Richard James teaches servers @ Frontera about garlic: hard neck, soft neck, scapes, garlic chives Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 2:03 p.m. June 19th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/7togv - Homemade fresh cheese hanging in Frontera kitchen. We use Farmers Creamery organic grassfed unhomogenized milk Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 9:05 p.m. June 16th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/7l9ip - Juan is starting to clean, toast, soak and blend ancho&guajillo chiles for adobo marinade Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 11:50 a.m. June 10th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/71vwd - These Klug Farm strawberries (variety: Jewel) r deep red throughout, smell of strawberry essence & melt on tongue Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 11:45 a.m. May 29th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/66va8 - Hooray! I wait for this moment all year: our first Klug Farm strawberries of the season. Gonna be a good year! Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 7:34 p.m. May 27th 2009
    @Garcia_Paul Cilantro belongs in tomatillo salsa, in a bowl of chicken-rice soup and on pork pastor tacos Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 11:59 a.m. May 27th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6289s - Spence Farm CSA 4 r chefs (20 participate): red scal,btr lettuce, cherokee mint, asp, parsl, popcorn, eggs,rh ... Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 1:08 p.m. May 26th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/603ek - Suckling pigs just came in from local farm. Stephanie, CIA intern, is breaking them down for cochinita pibil. Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 4:19 p.m. May 21st 2009
    @thelocalbeet At Frontera we only use Farmers Creamery organic grassfed dairy, incl that amazing pure sour cream. Haven't tried cottage chs Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • noon May 21st 2009
    http://twitpic.com/5mqpk - Stuff dreams r made of:Farmers Creamery organic nonhomogenized grassfed whipping cream. Best oldfashioned taste! Ingredients
  • 7:56 p.m. May 20th 2009
    @Leena_Eats Tamazula is a Mexican hot sauce. Personal favorite. Garlicky, vinegary, strong red chile. Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 6:16 p.m. May 19th 2009
    RTBuy Sustainable Seafood! @CleanFishInc: Good news, with proper management fish stocks can come back http://tinyurl.com/opt3bc Ingredients What Rick's Reading
  • 7:30 p.m. May 16th 2009
    @mcogdill if you can't find morita chiles use canned chipotles in the dressing Recipes Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 4:51 p.m. May 15th 2009
    @tanabutler The pork in our restaurant comes from either Maple Creek Farm in Wisconsin or Gunthorp farm in northern Illinois. Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 8:03 p.m. May 14th 2009
    @embedded_guy I love to grill green garlic like you do green onions. Added to guacamole is incredibly good! Recipes Ingredients
  • 6:03 p.m. May 12th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/5291p - line setup,topolo: frm top left, pea tendrils, lime-poached rhubarb,gr asp,tomtillo-avo relish,beauty heart radsh Ingredients Behind the Scenes at Frontera
  • 4:55 p.m. May 9th 2009
    @Jeff_Bailey In Mexico, most cooks use plum tomato. You can find several heirloom tomato seeds(I like zapotec pleated from Seeds of Change) Food Q&A Ingredients
  • 2:44 p.m. May 8th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/4srut - More Casa del Pueblo: green and ripe ( my all time fave) plantains with spiny chayotes. Ingredients Chicago Restaurants
  • 3:22 p.m. May 3rd 2009
    Bagelworks, hand formed, indiv boiled. Artisan, again. Taste and texture you almost never get these days. Ingredients Travel Restaurants (Not Chicago)
  • 3:19 p.m. May 3rd 2009
    Bedford cheese shop. 1of most beautiful in America. Rogue River Blue, sweet, crmy,punchy. Great tag copy!! Ingredients Travel Restaurants (Not Chicago)
  • 3:17 p.m. May 3rd 2009
    Mast brothers bean to bar chocolate. Small, perfectly artisan. Working on a batch of sgl origin Madagascar right now. Ingredients Travel Restaurants (Not Chicago)
  • 8:34 p.m. April 30th 2009
    @zeldes Agave syrup is easy on your body--won't spike blood sugar, very natural. Wholesome Sweetners Raw Agave Syrup is my favorite. Recipes Ingredients
  • 8:33 p.m. April 30th 2009
    @paultlaf Agave syrup in the Sweet/Spicy Chipotle Shrimp is unique, but could be substituted with honey (which is stronger) Recipes Ingredients