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Beyond Mere Sustenance

Food as a lifestyle...

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien

Arugula Salad with Grilled Pork and Peaches and Maple Bourbon Vinaigrette

<span class="entry-title-primary">Caribbean Arroz con Pollo</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">(Chicken and Rice)</span>

Caribbean Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)

<span class="entry-title-primary">Savory Plantain Pie</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Our June 2017 Trip to Peru</span>

Savory Plantain Pie Our June 2017 Trip to Peru

<span class="entry-title-primary">Passionfruit Vinaigrette with Greens & Roasted Beets</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Our June 2017 Trip to Peru</span>

Passionfruit Vinaigrette with Greens & Roasted Beets Our June 2017 Trip to Peru

<span class="entry-title-primary">Chilcano de Maracuya (A Pisco and Passionfruit Cocktail)</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Our June 2017 Studies Abroad in Peru</span>

Chilcano de Maracuya (A Pisco and Passionfruit Cocktail) Our June 2017 Studies Abroad in Peru

<span class="entry-title-primary">Creamy Tomato Bisque Peruvian-Style</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Our June 2017 Trip to Peru</span>

Creamy Tomato Bisque Peruvian-Style Our June 2017 Trip to Peru

Umami Mushroom Burger with Bacon Jam

Minty Citrus Gremolata with Grilled Salmon

Creamy Coconut, Avocado, and Hemp Smoothie

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About Me

Hola from the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas! I'm Tamara, the recipe developer, cocktail mixologist, photographer, and writer behind Beyond Mere Sustenance... If you're looking for creative, healthy recipes that focus on seasonal, fresh ingredients with lots of global flair, you've come to the right place! I love to introduce new and unusual ingredients, and talk about flavor profiles and how to use a well-stocked pantry to create new dishes. My recipes are best suited for the home cook that has already mastered basic skills... Read More…