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February 5, 2010

Delicious and different from any taco you've ever had. ...more

July 9, 2009

Perfect for your kids. ...more

May 7, 2009

There are many places in South Shore to buy tortillas, but shoppers can get them hot from the manufacturer at the new Tortilleria & Bakery at the Sun Point Shopping Center. ...more

February 25, 2009

A California wrap is a smart meal for people watching their weight, but pay attention to the trimmings piled on that turkey. ...more

December 6, 2008

Tired of negotiating pot holes that dot the area in front of the Ruskin post office, I recently drove around back of the Thriftway Plaza to Seventh Avenue Northeast. My interest was captured by a store-front sign that read Alvarez Tortilla Factory. Unless you're a neighborhood regular, it's a little off the beaten path. ...more

September 17, 2008

Tired of negotiating pot holes that dot the area in front of the Ruskin post office, I recently drove around back of the Thriftway Plaza to Seventh Avenue Northeast. My interest was captured by a store-front sign that read Alvarez Tortilla Factory. Unless you're a neighborhood regular, it's a little off the beaten path. ...more

September 17, 2008

It's Memorial Day weekend, the official start of the backyard barbecue season. If you'll be hosting a get-together, chances are you may end up with some picnic leftovers - not a bad thing in my book. I like to create salads and pasta dishes out of grilled leftovers, adding a few new ingredients or spices to liven it up. ...more

May 23, 2008

Where are the pickled peppers that Peter Piper picked? In the fridge, of course, longing to grace something other than a sub and appeal to your creative sense of nosh. ...more

May 6, 2008

Wherefore art thou, nifty packet of flour tortillas? From the most simple wrapped-slice cheese quesadilla to a foodie-approved extravaganza of grilled lamb, radicchio and goat cheese tacos, flour tortilla dishes are never-ending. ...more

February 20, 2008