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Semana Santa
Written on 27 Feb, 2009 at 23:20 in Special Days, Traditions & Culture |
During Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Mexico processions and passion plays take place all through the country, though different areas celebrate in different ways and certain communities have more elaborate celebrations. Those areas in Mexico where Holy Week is celebrated... (Continue reading)
My son in law and daughter’s thirty-something apartment
Written on 27 Feb, 2009 at 10:41 in Lifestyle |
You may have wondered why I have posted pictures of my stepdaughter, Marissa, and her husband Manu Bastien’s (whose photos grace many of these pages because of his generosity in sharing his vision) apartment. I’ve discovered that many assimilated Mexican-American... (Continue reading)
Zarela helps put a New Face on Peanuts
Written on 25 Feb, 2009 at 15:42 in Events |
On March 4, 2009, Zarela will participate in an event with the National Peanut Board to unveil its new slogan at a reception for media, the PR industry and VIPs at NYC’s Astor Center. With the help of Michael and... (Continue reading)
Nopales
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 18:58 in Cooking, Ingredients |
Nopal is a general name for several kinds of cactus with edible paddles and fruit. Various species of the Opuntia genus grow wild in different regions, especially central Mexico. There are also cultivated nopales. The mild-flavored cactus paddles or pencas... (Continue reading)
The Seafood of Veracruz
The Seafood of Veracruz By Zarela Martinez Los Angeles Times October 21, 1998 in print edition H-1 For the first 12 years of my life, the only fish I ever ate were frozen haddock filets at Luby’s Cafeteria in El... (Continue reading)
Epazote
Written on 7 Feb, 2009 at 13:35 in Ingredients |
Epazote (Chenopodium ambrosioides) is an aromatic perennial herb with an assertive, somewhat bitter taste. It grows wild in many parts of the United States — even Central Park, New York — and has various English names of which my favorite... (Continue reading)
Zarela talks MOLE on Martha Stewart Radio
Written on 3 Feb, 2009 at 17:50 in Uncategorized |
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking of ways to spice up your celebration and Zarela has the answer—Mole! This week on Martha Stewart Radio it’s all about chocolate, so make sure to... (Continue reading)
Tamal panic in London
Written on 1 Feb, 2009 at 22:58 in Cooking |
The fascination with tamales continues Last week I got the following email with the subject being Making tamales in London: Trying I should say Zarela not many real Mexican restaurants or places to find ingredients but having a Mexican Buffet... (Continue reading)
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