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Cooking excursions to Mexico
Written on 29 May, 2010 at 0:11 in Cooking |
This week I have received several notices from various colleagues who have cooking classes or lead culinary excursions in Mexico. So many people ask me about cooking classes so here’s your chance to go at reduced rates. You can also... (Continue reading)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Written on 30 Nov, 2009 at 8:05 in Ingredients, Special Days |
Today is the celebration of the 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... (Continue reading)
Oaxacan Tamales de Mole Amarillo
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)
Finishing school in Guadalajara -breadcrumb flowers and cooking
Written on 31 Aug, 2009 at 23:08 in 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 top 10%... (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)
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)
Mexican Cooking Schools
Written on 8 Nov, 2008 at 15:29 in Traditions & Culture |
QUESTION: I am a big fan….you guys did a “1st class” catering job at our house in Connecticut about 2 years ago… unforgettable! My question is which cooking schools could you recommend? If we were to go to Oaxaca, can... (Continue reading)
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