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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... (Continue reading)
The Seafood of Veracruz
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 16:13 in Cooking |
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 Paso, Texas. They were... (Continue reading)
Corn for Masa, Tamales and other masa products.
Written on 15 Feb, 2009 at 1:45 in Ask Zarela |
It constantly amazes me just how many people are into tamales these days. My how-to video Tamales 1-2-3 has had over 26,600 viewers, the recipes with the most hits in my new recipe section are for tamales and there are... (Continue reading)
Menu para Enamorados (Valentine’s Weekend Menu)
Written on 13 Feb, 2009 at 23:09 in Weekly Specials |
MENU PARA ENAMORADOS Bisque de Langosta Lobster chipotle broth with puréed roasted tomato and chunks of fresh Lobster $11.00 Tamal de Mora Blackberry -corn masa with blackberries stuffed with chicken and almonds and steamed in a corn husk $9.50 Chile Relleno de Ensalada de Mariscos Anaheim stuffed with octopus,... (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)
Carnaval in Mazatlan, Campeche and Veracruz
Written on 6 Feb, 2009 at 23:43 in Special Days |
I’ve never been to a Carnaval. The thought of crowds, loud music, and boisterous fun never appealed to me because I ‘ve always had it right at home. But this year is different. With unrelenting subzero weather and the uncertain... (Continue reading)
A Splash of Magic
Written on 5 Feb, 2009 at 9:00 in Cooking |
“A Splash of Magic” In France, a sauce is just an entrée’s sidekick. But a rich, complex sauce is the very heart of the Mexican meal. By Zarela Martinez Special to the Times Los Angeles Times- Wednesday, March 4th, 1998 When I was pregnant with... (Continue reading)
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