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The Other Side of the Tortilla

traditional mexican cooking, one recipe at a time. served with a pizca of culture and travel.

Discover Las Bahías de Huatulco

Written by Maura Hernandez on September 30, 2011
Categories: Cultura/Culture, Mexico Today, Oaxaca, Sponsored, Travel/Viajes, Video

Looking to plan your next vacation or just need a destination to daydream about? Las Bahías de Huatulco is the place! Last year for La Navidad, our family spent a week in Huatulco relaxing and enjoying the nature, the food and the local culture. It was one of my favorite vacations we’ve ever taken. Watch [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Limonada y sol

Written by Maura Hernandez on June 8, 2011
Categories: Bebidas/Beverages, Oaxaca, Travel/Viajes, Wordless Wednesday

Give me a limonada and sunshine and I’m happy! I took this photo oceanside under a palapa in Huatulco last year. What about you? What one thing paired with sunshine puts a smile on your face?

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Travel Tuesday: A trip down the canals of Xochimilco

Written by Maura Hernandez on June 7, 2011
Categories: #TravelTuesday, Cultura/Culture, Mexico City, Travel/Viajes

las trajineras

When we were visiting Mexico back in December, it turned out that my dear friend Ana and her family were also visiting at the same time. We were determined to see each other, and after some previously derailed plans thanks to illnesses we finally settled on a date and an activity. We’d check out the [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Las Bugambilias

Written by Maura Hernandez on April 20, 2011
Categories: Oaxaca, Travel/Viajes, Wordless Wednesday

If you’re a frequent visitor here or on our Facebook fan page, then you probably already know that I’m completamente loca about bugambilias. In English, they’re called bougainvilleas, and they’re one of my favorite species of flowers. These particular flowers were photographed on our family trip to Huatulco in December 2010. The bright pink color [...]

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Travel Tuesday: Antojitos en Aguascalientes

Written by Maura Hernandez on April 19, 2011
Categories: #TravelTuesday, Aguascalientes, Antojitos/Snacks, Travel/Viajes

Last summer, I traveled to Aguascalientes to visit José’s abuelita for her 90th birthday. And of the many things I discovered while visiting this centrally-located city (and state), I learned that antojitos are king! Antojitos are like the Mexican cousin to Spanish tapas. This past week, the Mexico Tourism Board in Chicago began a campaign [...]

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