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Villa Rica Seafood Restaurant in Veracruz
It was a cloudy day at Mocambo beach in El Puerto , light rain fell, mercifully relieving us of the scorching heat that usually prevails here, making our first lunch in Veracruz even more pleasant. We had an ocean-front table... (Continue reading)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Written on 7 Dec, 2012 at 8:05 in Featured, Special Days |
December 12 is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The festivities begin around midnight with a serenade by groups of mariachis and other singers that is kicked off with Las Mananitas, the Mexican birthday song. The Virgin of Guadalupe has... (Continue reading)
Oaxacan Tamales de Mole Amarillo
Written on 31 Oct, 2009 at 12:02 in Cooking, Mexican Basics, Oaxaca, Recipes, Traditions & Culture |
Since pre-Hispanic times, tamales have been the number one festive food. Everywhere in Mexico tamales are fiesta food -- the equivalent of saying, "Let's party!"... (Continue reading)
The Best Things I Ate in Guadalajara
No matter where I go in the world, my first stop is always at the market. A visit there tells me much about the place–what there is to eat, the local arts and crafts, and the general personality of the... (Continue reading)
Finishing school in Guadalajara -breadcrumb flowers and cooking
Prompted by my upcoming trip to Guadalajara where I’ll be revisiting old haunts and seeing my university mates, I started thinking how I got to Guadalajara from El Paso, Texas in the first place. Having graduated in the... (Continue reading)
Escabeche Casa del Sol
Written on 19 Jul, 2009 at 1:23 in Recipes, Vegetable & Side Dishes |
Recipe: Escabeche Casa del Sol – Pickled Vegetables Summary: Our good friends the Estavillos had an excellent restaurant in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, across the border from El Paso, Texas. During the time I lived there (1973-83) there were no really... (Continue reading)
Beatriz Terrazas and her evocative writing
Written on 26 Apr, 2009 at 10:08 in Lifestyle, Traditions & Culture |
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)
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)
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