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
Tag: Full Plate Thursday
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
Chanchamitos – Tamales from Tabasco
Tabasco is particularly rich in recipes for tamales with unique ingredients and techniques. Chanchamitos, round shaped and seasoned with annatto, are an example … Click on image for more
Still Thankful – Four Ways to Enjoy Leftovers
Believe or not, we still had leftovers, and seeing no recovery from my cold in the horizon, I used my imagination and grabbed a few items from my pantry to fix a quick Mexican dinner … Click on image for more
Mexican Meat Stuffing – A Holiday Preview
American Thanksgiving is less than a week away, which means December and the lunacy of the holidays are around the corner, as well. One of my daughters (the standard omnivore) was visiting a couple of weeks ago, and we decided to start testing a few recipes for our Christmas and end-of-the-year menus … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 