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Tortillas
Photo: Laurie Smith www.lauriesmithphoto.com Tortillas Article from the Oldways Table, Oldways Preservation Trust, http://www.oldwayspt.org/ Daily bread is a window on the soul. At least that’s true of Mexican tortillas. They were the people’s bread centuries before they received a Spanish... (Continue reading)
Mexican Education Foundation and masany.org
Written on 28 Dec, 2008 at 15:41 in Traditions & Culture |
While doing research for my new updated www.zarela.com web page, I discovered Angelo Cabrera and his work though Congressman Vann’s office in New York City and became painfully aware of the tremendous dropout rate and woefully low college graduation statistics... (Continue reading)
Preparing Dried Chiles
Almost always, this simple procedure is the prelude to using dried chiles for my recipes. Very tiny chiles are toasted or blanched whole before cooking, and I have seen Oaxacan cooks fry larger chiles before soaking... (Continue reading)
Chocolate for Mole
Question: I was wondering if there are different kinds of Mexican chocolate that can be used in a mole sauce. My supermarket only carried one kind and it is really sweet. Would it be appropriate for a mole, or do... (Continue reading)
German Influence
Question: Whenever I am in NY, I make it mandatory to visit yours or Aaron’s restaurant. In fact, I will be there in November for the marathon. As a home brewer, I will give a presentation to our club about... (Continue reading)
Tequesquite
Question: Where to get Tequesquite? I understand that a substance called tequesquite will puff the corn mase during cooking tamales. Where can I but this and what its is? Answer: Tequesquite is an alkaline mineral deposit that is used when... (Continue reading)
Where to Stay – Veracruz
PORT Fiesta Americana Prol. Blvd. Manuel Avila Camacho S/N Fraccionamiento Costa de Oro, C.P. 94299. Boca del Río, Veracruz. Tel. (229) 989 89 89 Fax. (229) 989 89 06 For reservations in the U.S.: please call 1880-fiesta1 Hotel Lois... (Continue reading)
Veracruz – Travel Tips
…See ADO bus pass …You can rent a car at Taxi de lujo y confort …– Car and driver – 29) 372403 …Rates: Med. $2,500.00 pesos per day …$5,687.92 pesos per week Suburban Rental Oasis (Xalapa) (28) 157971 In this... (Continue reading)
Traveling within the State
…See ADO bus pass …You can rent a car at Taxi de lujo y confort …– Car and driver – 29) 372403 …Rates: Med. $2,500.00 pesos per day …$5,687.92 pesos per week Suburban Rental Oasis (Xalapa) (28) 157971 In this... (Continue reading)
Tour Oaxaca
Written on 26 Nov, 2008 at 18:55 in Oaxaca |
Savor Oaxaca Enjoy a unique opportunity to tour Oaxaca, Mexico’s cultural and culinary landscape under the tutelage of private guide Marissa Sanchez Bastien (Zarela’s daughter.). Currently under development, these excursions to beautiful, historical Oaxaca will vary from 6 to 10... (Continue reading)
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