No plans for September? Guanajuato awaits you in its 2023 harvest season Published August 31, 2023 A perfect excuse to escape for a weekend to Guanajuato and Read more [...]
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Churros: a delicious treat with an ancient history
Published August 31, 2023 The ubiquitous churro is a favorite snack in both Mexico and Spain. Sticks of fried dough rolled in sugar and cinnamon Read more [...]
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Grupo La Santísima: Encanto vinícola en San Miguel de Allende
Published August 13th, 2023 The magic of Grupo La Santísima lies in the constant search for versatility and excellence in each bottle. Young and aged, Read more [...]
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Turn to Tajín for a tangy, spicy and irresistible Mexican kick
Published August 20, 2023 We see it all the time: the brick-red powder on the rim of an icy Michelada, that sprinkle of color on Read more [...]
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Mexico’s fiery love affair with hot peppers
Published August 18, 2023 Step into a sizzling world where passion and pain entwine. As ancient as the Mexica pyramids and as thrilling as a Read more [...]
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It’s fig season — get ’em while you can
Published August 6, 2023 by Janet Blaser At this time of year, it’s not uncommon to encounter vendors selling fresh figs, blueberries and blackberries in Read more [...]
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From ancient rituals to modern spirits: Mexico’s agave elixirs
Published August 3, 2023 Tequila, pulque and mezcal form the golden triptych of Mexican elixirs. What do these three drinks have in common? Agave. The Read more [...]
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Don’t judge a mamey by its cover: luscious fruit lies within
Published July 30, 2023 With its rough, brown skin and odd, elongated football-like shape, the mamey’s external appearance belies the luscious fruit within. The sweet Read more [...]
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Grape Harvest Season Begins in Guanajuato
Published July 27, 2023 Wine-lovers gathered in Guanajuato to kick off the grape harvest season. On July 15, Juan José Álvarez Brunel, the Minister of Read more [...]
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Mexico’s mighty nopal is a prickly culinary delight
Published July 26, 2023 For centuries, the nopal cactus – of the opuntia genus, also known as prickly pear – has symbolized resilience and adaptability, much like Read more [...]