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It’s official! Celia has her Bachelor of Sciences in Biology. I’m a proud Mama.
Doble canalas from Bar Mundos. Puro La Paz. Feliz viernes.
Taco la santa trinidad: costillas, cueritos, y chicarrón. Padrisimo. Carnitas Don Abraham (el
Coctel de almeja chocolata at Mariscos El Pulpo, La Paz. Pura BCS.
#exploresabor
Street food dictates the joy of my eating life. Going to the bank (Quesadillas de marlin), Spanish
Do you ever just need a quick bite to keep going? Tacos de canasta (from the basket) are made for
Most foreigners have heard the term “cantina” but few know the magic of this humble establishment
Juice is life in Mexico. In a country where potable water can be less abundant than fruits and
Ahhhh pulque. How I love your odd, ancient, mildly intoxicating ways. Though fermented maguey sap
Before boarding a chalupa in Xochimilco, I found a dockside torta de tamal vendor. While it might
Uffff… tortitas de huauzontle made by Señora Florentina. What a treat!!
#comidamexicana
A few months ago, I read that the gorgeous spires of white flowers that grow on yucca plants are
To eat like a local in CDMX, start the day with homemade quesadillas (champiñones, huitlacoche,
People talk about “street food” but let’s not forget the highway classics all across Mexico! Today’s
In my experience, Chilangos are expert road trippers and have staked out the best places to eat at
A cooking adventure at home: Beef Empanadas
/in MemoriesI was heartsick from lack of travel during this seemingly endless pandemic until I realized that all the culinary adventure I need is right at home in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur. Join me as I share in the Ruiz family tradition of empanada night, where the family recipe includes teamwork, lots of muscle, and patience. The end result is something you simply cannot find any where else.