by lapalapa | Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s a shame that the sweet treats of Mexico are not nearly as well known as the land’s savory dishes, because this country as so much “sugar” to give! (And it’s not at all only about sugar skulls, which are available during only a short season every year.) As...
by lapalapa | Jul 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you grew up, as did many Americans, on ice pops made of just colored sugar water, but then one day tried a paleta chock full of real fruit, you will know what I mean when I say that the Mexican-style popsicle is a revelation. Mexico may not have been the...
by lapalapa | Jul 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many Mexican recipes will call for fresh meat, produce, and pantry items found in practically any American supermarket. Others, however, will require a visit to a locally-owned Hispanic grocery—or at least the international aisle of a large supermarket—for one or more...
by lapalapa | Jul 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Onions and Garlic Let’s start with the most common flavors you may find in Mexican food. First, there is garlic. It comes fresh, in a jar or in powdered form and is used in many recipes. Salsa, taco seasoning, and Spanish rice are just a few recipes that use...
by lapalapa | Jul 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
History on the Michelada A Michelada became popular back in the 1940’s when people began to mix beer with salsa or hot sauce. They are said to be comparable to a Bloody mary which is why, in Mexico, they’re considered good hangover remedies. There are many...
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