When I started to write this article, I was going to tell you about the delicious cakes, pies and pastries that Tere Cazola has to offer. After spending a terrible two hours at the SAT office in Playa with a friend, she suggested we stop at Tere Cazola. She wanted [……]
Yamile Medina Can, long-time employee at Casa Mayanah, stopped by last week with a treat — her home-made Queso Napolitano. Flan is one of many desserts she bakes for her business, Dulces Antojo. And let me tell you, it is really good! Mexican flan is a bit different from the [……]
Cochinita pibil is pork that is slow-cooked in a marinade of achiote and sour orange juice, or vinegar, along with regional spices. In Maya culture, “pib” refers to the technique of cooking underground — similar to a barbecue — using underground ovens. The Maya traditionally used this method to cook [……]
Good news: there’s a sushi restaurant in Akumal Centro! It’s called Baransu Sushi, and is located in the plaza in front of Taverna Restaurant. Hours are 4 – 10 pm. Varied menu and beverages, including alcohol. Positive reviews.
The perfect bowl of poblano corn chowder satisfies any chilly fall craving — science meets soul, and “tex” meets “mex”. This tasty soup is designed to deliver warmth, texture, and Tex-Mex magic, especially as winter creeps in. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter or olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic [……]
If you’ve ever found comfort in a bowl of ice cream, your favorite fast food, or a piece of decadent chocolate cake after a tough day, or felt sluggish and even a bit down after a big meal, you know that food can impact your mood in both positive and [……]
When I think brownies, I don’t think “Mexican” first. They are USA-ers, dating back to 1893 Chicago, when a wealthy socialite by the name of Bertha Palmer asked the chef at the Palmer House Hotel to invent a dessert that kids could put in their boxed lunches when they attended [……]
Chef Isaac of Lunita Restaurant is baking breads and pizzas in the new wood-burning oven. Order by phone at 984-142-1234. You can pick up your order at the orange “Studio” building across the street from Lunita Restaurant. Service runs from 4:00 – 9:30 pm. Pizzas can be delivered for $30 [……]
Like guacamole, and equally beloved, salsa and pico de gallo are staples in Mexican cuisine. Their vibrant flavors can elevate some of our favorite dishes. They serve as a topping for our favorite tacos, as dips for tortilla chips and as an accompaniment to enchiladas, burritos, and more. Although very [……]
Olive oil gets all the heart-healthy buzz. But olives are certainly no slouch. These fruits (yes, they’re a fruit!) top charcuterie boards, garnish martinis, and get spread on bread in tapenades. But are olives a healthy snack? There are pros and cons to regularly eating olives, but the benefits win [……]
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