Culinary Explorations

Hello and welcome to my blog, which explores the diversity of Latin and Latin-inspired culinary dishes.

Since moving to Tucson in 2004, I've come to appreciate the unique and varied cuisine of the Southwest. Tucson has its share of tasty Mexican and Central American food, from great sit-down restuarants and taquerias to quick, delicious fare from roadside vendors.

However, eating out on a daily or even weekly basis, as I and my husband did before the birth of our son in late 2005, takes its toll on the budget. It was then, when I quit my job to stay home with my son and finish college--and the resulting drop in income--that we began cooking.

We began making weekly menus and soon spicy Mexican and Latin-inspired dishes became staples. Eventually we stumbled across some favorite recipes and continue to search for new things to try.

My blog hopes to share with you some of those recipes, so check back for weekly updates.