Mexican food and Italian food are tied for my favorite types of food to cook.
Not just because it’s delicious (though it absolutely is), but because it’s food filled with tradition, memory, and heart.
I learned to cook Italian food many years ago when I worked as a waitress in an Italian restaurant. I married the pizzaman, and we opened our own restaurant. He made the pizzas, and I ran the kitchen.
Fast forward 20 years, the marriage fell apart, he disappeared from my life, and I moved on.
The next challenge was Mexican food. I met a man who taught me his favorites from his mother’s recipes. She would taste my attempts and critique them. Over the years, she taught me many Mexican recipes and even entrusted me with the family secret for making tamales.
As someone who has always loved to cook, learning new recipes has always been exciting.
I recently published a cookbook of the Mexican recipes I have learned over the last 25 years.
Gringa’s Guide to Homestyle Mexican Cooking by Lisa Ferrel, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
This is my first cookbook, but as much fun as it was, it may not be my last!
What about you?
What’s your favorite thing to cook, and what memories come with it?
Because the best meals aren’t just made with ingredients — they’re made with heart ❤️
