Jeff Smedstad

"Translated into cookbook form from Jeff's constantly penciled notes on new dishes, riffs on old ones, subtle refinements and major revelations, methods, memories, and musings, The Elote Cafe Notebook takes you inside the head of an ever-evolving and beloved chef. With 200+ recipes, from margaritas to suppers and bliss-out desserts, it's all here, plus how to cook in a pit barrel smoker, make Elote stock, cajeta, tortillas, bolillos, oaxacan cheese,...