February, 2010

Poblanos Rellenos de Picadillo

PLEASE NOTE: We are relaunching our website in the next few weeks and are working on a user-friendly recipe section so our selection is not as broad as it will be in a short while. This is my take-off on... (Continue reading)

La Cuaresma – Lent

La Cuaresma - Lent

Lent – Cuaresma In a way, Lent is like New Year’s Day –you give up things that you shouldn’t be having any way, like chocolate or drinking, usually with the hope of losing weight.   But observant people do try to... (Continue reading)

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Cri-Cri – Mexico’s most famous children’s composer

Cri-Cri - Mexico's most famous children's composer

Every time my granddaughter Violeta comes to visit I play her a Cri Cri song that I used to listen as a child and show her one of the CriCri videos on youtube.  She loves them and I hope that... (Continue reading)

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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico and Muralism Without Walls -Mexican Cultural Institute

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico and Muralism Without Walls -Mexican Cultural Institute

The highlight of my first trip to Mexico City when I was a teenager was seeing the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico at Bellas Artes, the mostly art-deco theater with the splendid Tiffany curtain.  I was enthralled but that was many... (Continue reading)

Pollo Relleno de Papas (Achiote-marinated chicken stuffed with potatoes)

Pollo Relleno de Papas (Achiote-marinated chicken stuffed with potatoes)

Here is a delicious albeit time-consuming recipe using achiote.  Check out the recipe section for Picadillo de Pobre where it is also used. Pollo Relleno de Papas Potato-Stuffed Oven-Roasted Chicken Every time I’ve been to the market at Juchitán I’ve... (Continue reading)

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Valentine’s Day Menu celebrates famous Mexican Couples

Valentine's Day Menu celebrates famous Mexican Couples

(Click on one image and they all will become large enough to see) Who are these couples and why did I choose to celebrate them this Valentine’s Day?  This little selection represents a wide variety of love affairs.  According  to... (Continue reading)

On the air:Tati’s Kitchen

On the air:Tati's Kitchen

Okay so I didn’t post this on time but I only had one day notice but you can still listen to the Broadcast. It was fun and I think you’ll enjoy it. It’s a sign of the times that you... (Continue reading)