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5 de Mayo
Let me start by telling you that in the 32 years that I lived in Mexico City, and the year that I lived in France, I never celebrated 5 de Mayo . It is a holiday observed by schools, but I am pretty sure it is not mandatory for corporations or even government offices. It is not that…
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Enchiladas Verdes (casserole version)
This is a lighter version of the original enchiladas where the tortilla is fried (!!), filled with chicken and then covered with salsa verde and topped with queso fresco. In my mom’s kitchen, they prepare them that way, one by one; it takes a lot of time and not to mention the calorie count if you fry the tortilla….
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Pastel Azteca aka Vegetarian Enchilada
Here’s a funny story about this dish. I think it was my second year living in LA when I hosted a baby shower for my friend Begoña and I made a Mexican breakfast. Her guests were mostly Americans so I wrote little signs next to each platter so they knew what they were about to eat. For this casserole,…
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Sangría
Ok, ok, ok. I know that Sangria is not a Mexican drink but it’s festive and fresh, and I wanted to post the recipe for all of you that want to have an easy, fruity drink for your 5 de Mayo gather. What you need: 1 bottle of red wine (not your cheapest, not your…
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Mother’s Day
I wanted to come up with ideas to put together a gift guide for Mother’s Day, so I asked my friends to described their perfect Mother’s Day and what would be a perfect gift. While I read their responses I started thinking about this particular celebration and how it has changed over the years. One…
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Brass In Pocket
Have you noticed that stores, magazines, and interior designers are training our eyes and taste to like brass and golden accessories? Well, I have. It is funny how trends work. I remember growing up and going to my aunt’s’ house or someone’s grandmother and almost E V E R Y lamp, hardware, and fixture were…
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