Foodies
Churros (and Hot Chocolate)
January 22, 2018
Churros (and Hot Chocolate)
Believe it or not, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and surrounding areas can be pretty cold in winter. Well, at least…
Playa del Carmen’s Artisanal Food Producers
January 22, 2018
Playa del Carmen’s Artisanal Food Producers
Pungent cheeses, steaming tortillas, fragrant breads, tasty pasta, unbelievable frozen treats are what I associate with artisanal. Are these authentic,…
Red Pozole Jalisco-Style (Pozole Rojo Estilo Jalisco)
January 8, 2018
Red Pozole Jalisco-Style (Pozole Rojo Estilo Jalisco)
A traditional dish to prepare over the holidays in Mexico is pozole (hominy stew), originally from the state of Jalisco.…
Book & Feel
January 6, 2018
Book & Feel
A few weeks ago I was invited to attend a pre-Hispanic dinner at the Skylights restaurant in the Hotel Princess.…
Mi Ranchito Playero
December 21, 2017
Mi Ranchito Playero
A few weeks ago, an inauguration was held for a new place to eat and have a good time, with…
Manchamanteles – A Festive Favorite
December 21, 2017
Manchamanteles – A Festive Favorite
A must on many Mexican tables at Christmas is Manchamanteles (Tablecloth Stainer) and I want to share with you my…
An Evening at Rodistar
December 9, 2017
An Evening at Rodistar
One of the things that I enjoy most in life is eating, so I’m always looking for new places to…
Mexican Cocktails to Get Your Night Started
December 9, 2017
Mexican Cocktails to Get Your Night Started
Out of many traditional drinks we have in Mexico, one that I love is “Cazuelas Locas” or “Cazuelas Voladoras”, translated…
Appetizers for Evening Entertaining
December 8, 2017
Appetizers for Evening Entertaining
ARGENTINE EMPANADAS (makes 12) Ingredients 450g ground beef 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 2 medium onions, finely…
Chocolate Tamales (Tamales de Chocolate)
November 26, 2017
Chocolate Tamales (Tamales de Chocolate)
Tamales: sweet or salty, wrapped in cork husk or banana leafs, choose your favorite, we love them all! Ingredients 300g…