My grandfather was also my padrino (godfather), a very quiet and extremely intelligent man. My family is from the state of Durango, but my grandfather was born in Zacatecas. I have talked about my maternal grandfather before in my Birria de Res post. If you have ever been to either of these two states, you might know what life is like outside of the big cities. In short, ranch life is - sombreros, wood fires, dirt roads, chickens roaming around, and shhhh... you can hear a pin drop! … [Read More...]
How Hot Are Habanero Peppers + VIDEO
How hot are habanero peppers and more information about this spicy Mexican chile. Also watch the video to learn how to dice a habanero pepper. Like most kids his age, my son is fascinated by hot peppers and really spicy foods. He and his little buddies will challenge … [Read More...]
Chiles Toreados + VIDEO
You know when you’re at a Mexican taco stand, listening to the chop, chop, chopping of meat ... Mmm! That's a mouthwatering sound!! Right next to the salsas, usually you’ll see charred chiles. These are not just any chiles. They are called: Chiles Toreados. They elevate … [Read More...]
Cucumber Gin Cocktail
Do you know Mexican Food Memories? I’ve been following my friend, Karla Zazueta, for some time now. She’s a fellow Mexican food blogger who lives in London, England. FYI, we have similar last names, but we are not related. This Cucumber Gin Cocktail is a beverage inspired by … [Read More...]
Fresas con Crema + VIDEO
Mention “La Feria” to a Mexican, and they will start talking about the rides, food, and live music. They are similar to the county fairs here in the US. In Mexico, they are a really, really big deal. There are small, remote towns with little to no entertainment except for … [Read More...]
Avocado Mango Salsa + VIDEO
The other day at the grocery store and saw a super sale. Mangoes and avocados were only 50 cents each. SAY WHAT?! Just a few weeks ago, avocados were $2 each, and you couldn’t even find mangoes on the shelves. I grabbed a few of each. I knew exactly what I wanted to … [Read More...]
Empanadas de Queso + VIDEO
I visit Tecate, Baja California, Mexico on a regular basis. There is a Mexican panadería (bakery) that is extremely well known. It is called, El Mejor Pan de Tecate. Guys, I have never seen a panadería like this! We are talking rows and rows of pan dulce (Mexican sweet … [Read More...]
Agua de Jamaica (Jamaica Drink)
Agua de Jamaica, or Hibiscus Tea, is easy-to-make and always refreshing. Sweet and tart, this drink goes well with just about any Mexican recipe. It kills me when I go to a Mexican restaurant and pay extraordinary amounts of money for something that is a million times … [Read More...]
Espagueti Verde + VIDEO
My son is a picky eater. He recently regressed to his baby days when I couldn’t feed him anything but chicken nuggets. Somehow I knew he would eat Espagueti Verde, and he did! Spaghetti tossed in a creamy poblano sauce and topped with cheese .. Who can say no to that?! I … [Read More...]
Chilaquiles Verdes
We don’t do Sunday brunch at my house. Instead, it’s Saturday breakfast. On Saturdays, we usually wake up late. My son will play his computer games. My husband and I will catch up on social media while drinking a pot of coffee. Then, I make a big breakfast followed by all … [Read More...]
What is Chorizo + VIDEO
What is Chorizo? In short, Mexican Chorizo is made of pork sausage mixed with Mexican spices. That’s it! It’s very well seasoned. That’s why it’s usually paired with something else like potatoes to bring down the robust, strong, traditional Mexican flavors of the spices. … [Read More...]
