On this episode, hosts Rick Martinez and Carla Lalli Music give guidance on grit-free mussels and clams, tips on making tender corn tortillas, and suggestions on how to cherish expensive, but delicious, caviar. And this week on No, Thank You, Please, Rick and Carla remind us why tomatoes, especially this time of year, are worth a try. This week’s recipe book: In NYC? Check out Leo Sourdough and Russ and Daughters The Espresso Martini Is Everywhere (Again) Carla’s Avocado and Fresh Chile Caprese Rick’s Tortillas de Harina de Maíz Carla’s Party B.L.T Rick’s Fried Tomato Sandwich with Lemon-Basil Sour Cream As always, we’d love to hear about your cooking conundrums at 833-433-FOOD (3663).  Find us on Instagram @borderlinesalty Find full episode transcripts and more about the podcast on our website borderlinesalty.fm.  If you can’t get enough of our hosts – we don’t blame you! Subscribe to Carla's newsletters here and find links to her Instagram and YouTube channel at www.carlalallimusic.com.  You can order Rick’s cookbook “Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico here, watch the companion Mi Cocina video series here, and find all of his socials at www.rick-martinez.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices