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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.

¿Verde de envidia?

Written by Maura Hernandez on December 10, 2010
Categories: Cultura/Culture, Eventos/Events

This weekend I’ll be off galavanting around Cuernavaca to visit friends with my suegra, but so as not to leave you too verde de envidia (especially if I end up eating at El Faisán before returning to Mexico City on Sunday), I thought I’d give you a few events going on in a few of [...]

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Chicago’s own Mercado Navideño

Written by Maura Hernandez on November 29, 2010
Categories: Cultura/Culture, Finding Mexico in Chicago, Mexico City, MexMonday

This past weekend I attended the Mercado Navideño at the National Museum of Mexican Art here in Chicago with my friend, Daniela. It’s been awhile since my last visit so I was eager to see the new exhibits as well. But I loved all the gifts, decorations and crafts that remind me so much of [...]

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The Salsa Showdown is tomorrow! And we’ve got a {GIVEAWAY}!

Written by Maura Hernandez on November 18, 2010
Categories: Cultura/Culture, Eventos/Events, Salsa, Sorteo/Giveaway, Video

I’ve been receiving lots of encouragement here on the blog, on our Facebook fan page, via Twitter and email from all of you about my Salsa Showdown at the Kenmore Live Studio! Thanks for all your support! Don’t forget: the showdown starts tomorrow night at 7 p.m. CST! You can attend in person in Chicago [...]

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Spotted in Chicago: Hojas de Maguey

Written by Maura Hernandez on November 7, 2010
Categories: Cultura/Culture, Finding Mexico in Chicago

Just when I’m missing Mexico and checking my calendar to see how many days are left until I leave for my holiday trip next month, I find something amazing and unexpected in the grocery store that makes me feel relieved that a little piece of Mexico is never too far away. Thanks to the fact [...]

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