Month: September 2026

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Jose Mier Sun Valley: Discovering the Colorful World of Filipino Halo-Halo

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Jose Mier has learned that when it comes to frozen desserts, there is a very big difference between making something cold and making something interesting. Living in Sun Valley, California, I spend plenty of time looking for frozen dessert ideas, and every once in a while I find something that makes me stop and say, ….  Read More

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Jose Mier Sun Valley: Prickly Pear Paletas Bring the Southwest to the Freezer

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Jose Mier has spent plenty of time looking for unusual frozen desserts, but sometimes the best ideas are growing much closer to home than I realize. Living in Sun Valley, California, I am surrounded by the flavors of the American Southwest and Mexico, including one ingredient that makes an especially spectacular frozen treat: the prickly ….  Read More