Risotto with Seared Mushrooms, Brown Butter and Hazelnuts

And why Mexico City was the highlight of my winter

Last week I visited Mexico for the first time and it was every bit as vibrant and exciting as I had hoped.

 In Mexico City, the smell of masa hangs in the air and the light is unlike any other. Soft and hazy, it streams through the dense cover of trees and casts dappled shadows on the facades of buildings. We filled our days exploring on foot, admiring t…