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Clay Comal
Written on 30 Nov, 2008 at 15:38 in Ask Zarela |
Can you tell me where to buy a clay comal? I bought one in Santa Fe several years ago, used it happily until my daughter-in-law put it on a very hot burner and it cracked.... (Continue reading)
Chocolate for Mole
Written on 29 Nov, 2008 at 16:49 in Ask Zarela |
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
Written on 29 Nov, 2008 at 16:47 in Ask Zarela |
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 Mexican... (Continue reading)
Masa
Written on 29 Nov, 2008 at 16:43 in Ask Zarela |
Question: Having moved to New York city just recently I was introduced to your restaurant by a close friend of mine who eats there all the time. Being impressed with your meal, I have been reading your recipes and am... (Continue reading)
Tequesquite
Written on 29 Nov, 2008 at 16:41 in Ask Zarela |
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 making tamales... (Continue reading)
Where to Stay – Veracruz
Written on 26 Nov, 2008 at 19:04 in Veracruz |
PORT Tlacotalpan photograph courtesy of the Mexico Tourism Board (Please check rates as they may change in high season) 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... (Continue reading)
Where to Eat – Veracruz
Written on 26 Nov, 2008 at 19:03 in Veracruz |
Photograph ©Manu Bastien www.manuphotos.com Las Brisas del Mar This is my absolute favorite restaurant in all of Veracruz. Tomasita Hernandez Melendez opened her kitchen to me and shared many of her wonderful recipes with me. Zamora No. 310 Corner of Juarez Boca del Rio, Veracruz... (Continue reading)
Veracruz – Travel Tips
Written on 26 Nov, 2008 at 19:02 in Veracruz |
…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 case rates are per day... (Continue reading)
Traveling within the State
Written on 26 Nov, 2008 at 19:01 in Veracruz |
…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 case rates are per day... (Continue reading)
Tour Operators – Veracruz
Written on 26 Nov, 2008 at 18:59 in Veracruz |
There are many good tour operations in different parts of the state that I can recommend wholeheartedly. Victor Agustin Benitez Victours-Xalapa Hotel Posada Xallapan Ave Ruiz Cortines No 1205 Xalapa- Veracruz Tel 012 812 0081 012 818 5461 E-mail: victoragustinben@hotmail.com _____________________________________________________________ In the Los Tuxtlas and Lake Catemaco area: Teresa Contreras Onta... (Continue reading)
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