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Falling in love again–looking back on why I wrote about Veracruz
When I had finished writing The Food and Life of Oaxaca, I thought I’d never want to write another cookbook. Not only was I exhausted from the work of getting a complex book into print, but my heart and mind... (Continue reading)
Gastronomic tour of Catemaco and the Los Tuxtlas Area in Veracruz
Written on 28 Nov, 2009 at 19:28 in Veracruz, Weekly Specials |
Catemaco and the surrounding area is one of the most beautiful places in Mexico with some of the best food in all of Veracruz and maybe Mexico. No wonder that ancient Mexicans thought that this was the paradise where all... (Continue reading)
The Food of Coastal Veracruz
Written on 8 Oct, 2009 at 23:35 in Veracruz, Weekly Specials |
Costillas con Longaniza Photo by Laurie Smith LSmithPhotos.com The food of coastal Veracruz Chef’s specials October 9, 2009 to October 12, 2009 Sopa Huatape de Camarón Huasteca style shrimp soup stew with green chiles and masa dumplings 10.00 Antojitos Crepas de Mariscos Thin crepes filled with shrimp, crabmeat and... (Continue reading)
The food of Catemaco: The place where ancient mexicas thought paradise was
Written on 14 May, 2009 at 14:58 in Veracruz |
When people ask me what the most beautiful place in Mexico is, I look at them and say you’ve got to be kidding. Mexico is a beautiful country with scenery and attractions to please every taste and every mood. I... (Continue reading)
Are you giving any cooking lessons in the New York City area?
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 16:32 in Ask Zarela, Cooking, Ingredients, Traditions & Culture, Veracruz, Weekly Specials |
Thanks to all of you who attended my class last week. I had great time doing it and hope that you enjoyed it too. I realize now that we were too a,bitious and next time we won’t try to cover... (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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