This is a Central American staple dish. It shows up in slightly different variations throughout the region. The Blue Zones research revealed that a diet of corn, beans, and squash was primary nourishment for centenarians living in Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. Elsewhere you might find squash swapped out for soft, sweetly fried plantains, or the addition of rice, guacamole, and pico de gallo in Mexico. But there will almost always be beans and tortillas.
Read MoreAmong other things, having a food blog has taught me to fully embrace and celebrate the current season's offerings. For example, pre-blog I would eat cherries for a snack without taking time to consider how to incorporate them into a meal. Of course they're a great snack, but when I tease them into even the simplest of everyday meals I appreciate and savor them even more.
Read MoreWe are in full-on summer mode over here. Last week we had a week-long heatwave with the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Switzerland north of the Alps. It reached about 36°C/96.8°F here in St. Gallen and 39°C/102°F in Geneva. This was unbearable considering most of the houses and buildings have no air conditioning.
Read MoreWould you believe me if I told you this bowl comes together in 6 minutes? Assuming the hummus is already waiting for you in the fridge, you can soft-boil the egg in five minutes, drop asparagus in to blanch the last two, and warm the beans while the egg is cooking. And after all that, there's still a whole minute left to peel the egg and assemble the bowl. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little.
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