Wordless Wednesday: Docking in Puerto Morelos
Over the holidays we spent time with our family at a resort in the Riviera Maya, just south of Puerto Morelos, Mexico. We love to explore when we travel together, so we rented a car and headed to the sea port town to find a place to snorkel. I took this photo as we were returning from snorkeling, pulling the little boat back up to the dock.
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Wordless Wednesday: Cielito Querido Café in Mexico City
Last week while we were visiting Mexico City, we checked out a new coffee shop we hadn’t seen before called Cielito Querido Café. Not only is the coffee some of the best we’ve tasted in Mexico (even their café de olla passed my test), but I also loved their cute, cheeky to-go cups that poke…
Fruity guacamole with pineapple and pomegranate
This fruity guacamole recipe that includes pineapple and pomegranate seeds for a little touch of sweetness, and red onion and garlic for a little touch of savory, has quickly become a favorite among our family in Los Angeles. I recently made several versions of guacamole for a family game night gathering, and this one was…
Wordless Wednesday: A new book for my collection
Each time I visit Mexico City, I end up going home with my suitcase full of books that aren’t available in the U.S. Lately, my bookshelves are looking rather full (despite thinning my library when we moved) so I’ve been a bit choosier about which books I take home since I’m running out of places…
Tortilla Finds: Avocado salt and pepper shakers from Pier1
I was looking for some new napkins and placemats last week at Pier1 Imports and stumbled upon this adorable salt and pepper shaker set that looks like an avocado! We’re hosting a party soon and I couldn’t pass up on such a cute accessory that I’m sure will be adored by all my guests. Get…
Announcing El Mercadito
Since we launched The Other Side of The Tortilla in 2009, we’ve often been asked for recommendations of authentic Mexican products that we like and where to buy them. We recognize that in some areas of the United States, it can be quite difficult to find a local source for these ingredients. We’re excited to…
Wordless Wednesday: Tortillería El Milagro Mural in Pilsen
For many years while living in Chicago, I bought my tortillas each Saturday morning from Tortilleria El Milagro on South Blue Island Avenue in Pilsen. It was also the only place where I would ever buy ensalada de nopales, for which I’d have to wake up extra early because they always ran out quickly. On…
