Introduction

the Sonoran Desert outside Yuma

Growing up in Yuma, Arizona on the border to Mexico and California is actually quite unique when talking about Mexican food culture. Regionally the food in Mexico changes quite a bit due to culture, emigration and  available ingredients due to growing climate. Yuma, at the nexus of Baja California, California, Arizona and Sonora, is in many respects unique as the local cuisine is a blend of these styles with constant influences coming from Mexico and the U.S. It has been a while now since I have called Yuma home but I still get homesick for hot weather and spicy food. Here I will be showing you how I have overcome latter by giving you the recipes and techniques to make Sonoran style Mexican food (even here in Norway).

Enjoy!