April, 2009

Beatriz Terrazas and her evocative writing

Beatriz Terrazas and her evocative writing

Several years ago, Beatriz Terrazas, wrote what is still one of my favorite articles about me.  She captured exactly who I am, what I wanted to say and how I wanted to be portrayed. I thank her deeply for letting... (Continue reading)

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Ixtapan de la Sal

Ixtapan de la Sal

I was around 16 years old when my parents first took us to the spa at Ixtapan de la Sal in the State of Mexico. It is not to far from Mexico City and about 2 hours from Toluca where... (Continue reading)

Cinco de mayo

Cinco de mayo

I love Cinco de mayo! It is the one holiday when the media is interested in everything Mexican.  I have two exciting radio appearances coming up.  On May 4, 8:30 AM, I will be on The Morning Living Show on... (Continue reading)

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Dried shrimp

Dried shrimp

Dried shrimp.  These are one of the major ingredients in the cooking of the indigenous peoples of Oaxaca.  Centuries before the Spanish came, the Huaves and other coastal peoples were harvesting shrimp from southeastern bays and lagoons.  Most of the... (Continue reading)