Inspired by the work of international artist Sonia de Otto, we had our first two classes of Mangolandia’s “Mangoland Cooks at the Cutting Garden” in India and Mexico. First dosa and then mole. Both classes went excellently and I have high hopes all our alumni will pass the requisite standardized tests. The michilada’s went over especially well…

Recipes are available on-line for both the South Indian and the Oaxacan Mole classes, for those of you who couldn’t come or lost your precious classroom materials. Homework was written on the board in chile powder, but for those of who you couldn’t read it: please make at least one Indian or Mexican dish for at least one person you love in the next week, and send in a photo. Photos may be posted on the website. Tomorrow never knows.

Next week’s class (September 23rd, 4-7) is on Lebanese mezze, including hummus, babaganoush (eggplant), mahamra (roasted peppers), and labneh (yogurt cheese). There’s only three spots left. Don’t miss it! Sign up by sending me an email or calling 360 . 683 . 5398 and talking to the patron saint of Mangolandia, my mother.

Hoping the late summer sunshine is treating everyone well.

One Love / Many recipes,

Ankurbhai