The joy of glorious, delicious refried beans My love of refried beans is a quiet secret I usually keep to myself. To me, they’re absolutely delicious; when I make them at home, I find myself licking the spatula as though it’s loaded with cupcake batter. (And, yes, I do that [……]
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) originated in South America. It is said to have been named by early European colonizers for its resemblance to a pine cone. Despite its rough exterior, this tropical fruit has been a symbol of welcome and hospitality since the 17th century when American colonists braved treacherous trade [……]
El Oasis that you’ve visited in Playa del Carmen has a venue in Tulum. It’s right on the highway about a block and a half before the first stoplight. Plenty of parking. Open daily from noon to 10pm. The wait staff is superior!
The colorful, sweet, nutritious mango originated from South Asia and is has been an important crop in India for thousands of years. Today, the mango is a mainstay of Indian cuisine and popular throughout the world. It is one of the most cultivated fruit in the Tropics. No matter which [……]
On a broad flat area with stage as a backdrop sits the new coffee shop Mezcalita. This location is just past the Arch in the restaurant area. There are three people associated with this new endeavor: owner Juan Manuel Peña, manager Isabel, and Sophia, the charming server. The menu features [……]
The Paamul Eco-Market resumes 20 October and will be held every Thursday, 9 AM to 11 AM. Great Breads, pre-made food, jellies, limoncello, jewelry gifts and clothing. Colossal shrimp from Campeche!
A gluten-free alternative to starchy grains, quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), has been grown in the Andes Mountains of South America (Chile, Peru and Bolivia) for over 5,000 years. Often referred to, and used as a grain, quinoa is in fact a seed. It is from the same family as beets, chard [……]
Perk up dishes you usually prepare with seasoned butter — add a slice of garlic-parsley butter on a just-grilled burger right before serving for a rich finish; top a salmon filet with lime-herb butter to add lush citrusy overtones; sauté shrimp in ginger-curry butter; brush bleu cheese butter on grilled [……]
You don’t have to cook anything ………… just look at the pictures if you want. • Wake up your taste buds with smoky, spicy achiote Wake up your taste buds with smoky, spicy achiote (mexiconewsdaily.com) taco de cochinita pibil • Watermelon Salad Creative ingredients make for a salad [……]
Jicama, pronounced HIH-kuh-muh, is a root vegetable with thick, papery, brown skin and a starchy white interior. On the outside, the jicama looks like a light brown beet. On the inside, it looks and feels like a raw potato. It’s juicy and crunchy and has slightly sweet, nutty flavor which [……]
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