Mexican Food, Virtual Cooking Classes, and Cultura
Growing up in California, we always had an abundance of fruit trees in our backyard so drinking fresh juices was the norm for us. Perhaps this is why I have always loved the variety of aguas frescas available in Mexican restaurants and mercados. My parents …
This week I returned from a month-long trip to Oaxaca where I did my fair share of shopping and eating. Amado attended a local preschool because I wanted him to be immersed in Spanish and he thrived. We spent our afternoons exploring restaurants and food …
Nothing says backyard barbeque like homemade ribs, mac and cheese and a big jarra of my Watermelon Agua Fresca — and that’s exactly what’s on the menu for my sister Ivana’s 25th birthday bash tonight.
Continue reading ¡Viva la Vida! A Toast to Watermelon Agua Fresca
Last summer, I visited the picturesque town of Vail, Colorado for the first time. Best known as a world-class ski resort, it is also a vibrant summer destination. It was at a Sunday farmers’ market in Vail that I first tasted hibiscus limeade and boy …
Guavas are oftentimes recognized by their characteristic scent that can admittedly be overwhelming for some. On a recent visit to my mother’s home in Chino, California I noticed that she had guavas that were all but falling from her tree. They were calling my name, …