Aguas Frescas & Paletas | Book Review
Review of Ericka Sanchez's book - Aguas Frescas and Paletas
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It wouldn’t
be summer in Mexico without aguas frescas and paleta & fresh-made Mexican drinks
and popsicles in a variety of fruity and flowery flavors. Now you can bring the
refreshing, authentic tastes of Mexico to your own backyard! Ericka Sanchez of
the popular culinary website Nibbles & Feasts delivers 40 easy recipes for
anyone who loves traditional Mexican fare. Ranging from familiar flavors like
horchata and lime to more unique combinations like Hibiscus & Spiced
Orange, Mint Blackberry, and Avocado Coconut, the recipes in Aguas Frescas
& Paletas use less sugar than traditional Mexican treats and simple
ingredients that can all be found at your local supermarket. All drinks are
alcohol-free and perfect to share with your family! !Buen provecho!
Book #52 of 2024
Non-fiction #29
Summer might
be coming to an end here but our love for refreshing drinks and icy treats is
eternal! That's exactly why I picked up this book.
This book is
divided into two sections: Aguas Frescas and Paletas. The first has 21 recipes,
while the second offers 19. The introduction takes you on a nostalgic journey
through the author's childhood, and a "Definitions" chapter explains
things about the recipes, necessary equipment, sweeteners, and more.
Each recipe
boasts a vibrant picture of the finished product, and stunning photos pop out
between chapters, bringing the book to life.
Chayote, a
veggie I usually use in stir-fries, gets a surprising makeover in this book – a
juice recipe I'm definitely trying soon! There are also personal stories and
recipe notes accompanying each recipe, making them more than just instructions;
they're little pockets of knowledge about each dish.
The
descriptions of ingredients, like cajeta and piloncillo cones, etc. are
accompanied by beautiful color photos, adding another delightful touch.
This book
offers a delicious mix of traditional favorites like Horchata alongside
innovative creations that use chayote, aloe vera, and other unexpected
ingredients for juices, and even corn, tamarind, cheese, and amaranth for
paletas!
I loved reading
through this book and enjoyed the mouthwatering pictures. I can't wait to try
out some of these recipes myself.
If you love Mexican cuisine or love juices and popsicles, this book is what you need!
A solid 5 out of 5 stars for this fantastic collection!
Ericka
Sanchez is a recipe developer, food stylist, and the creator of the
award-winning culinary website nibblesandfeasts.com. Ericka's cooking style is
inspired by her life as a bicultural Latina living in California and her
cherished memories in the kitchen with her grandmother and mother in Mexico.
Ericka was born in Torreón Coahuila, Mexico, and immigrated with her family to
El Paso, Texas, at eight years old.
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