Semana Santa en Acapulco
OK, so we’re not spending our Semana Santa in Acapulco–though I wish we were! I could certainly use a trip to the beach after the brutal winter we’ve had this year. Instead, José is in Mexico City for the week visiting his parents and I’m still at home in Chicago. But when I came across [...]
AGUA FRESCA: Easy Horchata
Have you always wanted to make horchata at home but the time involvement and mess of soaking and grinding your own rice keeps you away? Then this recipe’s for you! The secret: store-bought rice milk.
¡Feliz cumpleaños, Benito Juárez!
Feliz cumpleaños to one of Mexico’s most famous presidents, Benito Juárez, who was born on March 21, 1806.
Cuaresma means Lent
A quick primer on Cuaresma (Lent) in Mexico and the U.S. and why Catholics give things up. Find out what I’m giving up for 2011.
Feliz Día del Amor y la Amistad
Today in some parts of the world, it’s Valentine’s Day. But in Mexico, it’s called Día del Amor y la Amistad. While Valentine’s Day is mostly a celebration of romantic love, Día del Amor y la Amistad encompasses love and friendship. We don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day in our house, and in fact, this past [...]
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