In Mexico, the most popular hot drink to enjoy during the holiday season, after a busy day out, or at a Posada, is ponche navideño (Christmas punch) …
Ponche – Mexican Christmas Punch
Our Lady of Guadalupe – The Miracle Continues
The true miracle of the Virgen of Guadalupe continues, which is the power of bringing all her people together, manifesting through a general atmosphere of thanksgiving … Click on image for more
La Malinche – A Story of Nobility and Mestizaje
To wrap up my Tabasco state theme, I am following up on the story of La Malinche, born Malinalli, and later called Malintzin by the natives and Doña Marina by the Spaniards. This is probably the first documented story of mestizaje (inter-mixing of foreign and indigenous people) in Mexico … Click on image for more
Puchero Tabasqueño – So Many Ingredients, So Little Time
December always seems to be a very busy month, with lots of special cooking, planning and counting down to holidays and the end of the year; for those hectic days, a simple soup - hearty enough to be a complete meal - is always welcome … Click on image for more
Like Water for Chocolate – It’s All about the Froth
The word “chocolate” might evoke images of candy bars and desserts to many people, but in Mexico, it will most likely first bring to mind a mug filled to the brim with a steamy and foamy elixir … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 