I am happy to say that I am back in México! We are enjoying some great weather, great views and, of course, great food. The first night my in-laws invited us to eat at a restaurant named Bogart’s, here in Ixtapa, in the state of Guerrero. As the […]
My mom grew up in Baja California. And since we lived in Los Angeles, there were many opportunities to visit. I have many fond memories of Baja California: the ranchos that my mom’s family had east of Mexicali, La Rumorosa, and the beaches at San Felipe and Ensenada. […]
I first heard about Sonora as a kid when we would visit my mom’s family on the ranchos (farms) east of Mexicali, Baja California. “Sonora is the next state over from where we are,” they would say. As many kids do, I thought it was a different world. […]
For some reason, I’ve been in the mood for trying out new rice recipes. I can’t explain it other than saying that I have always loved eating rice. And I’m finding out that there are abundant varieties of recipes (and also of rice) that I still need to […]
¡VIVA MÉXICO! Today, Mexico celebrates its declaration of independence from Spain back in 1810. As some may have noticed, I am trying to find, cook and enjoy recipes from all the states in Mexico. As of yesterday, that was 10 down, 22 to go (including the Federal District)! […]
In her amazing cookbook, The Essential Cuisines of Mexico, Diana Kennedy describes Caldo de Habas: “This is the most delicious version of dried fava bean soup that I have ever eaten. Even those who say they can’t stand cilantro will eat it in this soup – providing you […]
Where is the world is Quintana Roo? And I’m not talking about the bicycle. But if you’ve heard of Cozumel or Cancún, you know something about Quintana Roo. It is the most recent of the Mexican states and it has a very interesting history. Some brief recent history: […]
I recently came across a cookbook that collected recipes from home cooks around the state of Zacatecas, a state right in the center of Mexico. The book, La Cocina Familiar en el Estado de Zacatecas, has a delicious variety of foods including this recipe from Ana Ma. Sánchez […]
This is a recipe from one of Mexico’s smallest states, officially known as El Estado Libre y Soberano de Querétaro de Arteaga. It is a state that is just northwest of Mexico City. This is a simple but delicious soup. Diana Kennedy tells us that she learned this […]
I make enchiladas often because they are “comfort food,” especially in the winter. But they are delicious year-round too. This recipe surprised me a bit: It has milk and egg in the sauce! I never would have thought of adding that to an enchilada sauce. So, of […]
Chile con Queso is almost a staple on many tables when people are watching sports, like the Final Four this weekend. Most people are used to the Velveeta and Rotel version, but this is a recipe from Diana Kennedy’s The Essential Cuisines of Mexico. This is what she […]
This is one of my “go-to” recipes when I need a delicious and easy side dish for many Mexican meals. I came across the recipe in Marge Poore’s 1,000 Mexican Recipes, a book I will recommend again. Aside from being a simple and delicious recipe, it is easy […]
Though I have heard it said many times, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” I usually don’t have it. I rarely feel hungry in the morning, so why eat? And when I do, I try to keep it simple. But for some reason, weekends are […]
My dad is from the Mexican state of Michoacán. He grew up in a small farming town and migrated to the United States when he was in his twenties. We would visit his hometown and our cousins as often as we could afford it. And we had fun! […]
I love enchiladas. They are simple or complex. And they can change character quickly depending on the sauce, the filling or even how you prepare them. I’ve even used leftovers, wrapped in a tortilla and topped with a red or green chile sauce or even mole. […]
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