Posts Tagged ‘La Candelaria’

La Candelaria in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz

La Candelaria in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz

The Feast of La Candelaria in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz is certainly one of the most spectacular and joyous celebrations that I have ever been a part of. People flock here from all Mexico at the time of the major town fiesta,... (Continue reading)

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La Candelaria (Candlemas Day)

La Candelaria (Candlemas Day)

When I was doing research for my book, “Food from my Heart,” I uncharacteristically made a trip to Oaxaca in the winter. On every visit to this magical place that is my spiritual home, my first stop is the Benito... (Continue reading)

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La Candelaria by Pedro Luis de Aguinaga – Spanish

La Candelaria by Pedro Luis de Aguinaga - Spanish

    Every year I write about Candlemas Day as it is celebrated in Oaxaca and in Brooklyn and other parts in the New York City area and you can read about it in English here.   Maybe you’ll want... (Continue reading)

Tamal de Cazuela

Tamal de Cazuela

Somehow I can’t the picture to come to the top so please scroll down.               Tamal de Cazuela “Pot Tamal” without Wrapping Cubans have their beloved tamal en cazuela, Veracruzans have this near relative... (Continue reading)

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