An Organic Coffee Plantation in San Sebastian, One of Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos
While we were in Mexico we took a tour to visit San Sebastian, a Pueblo Mágico up in the mountains above Puerto Vallarta. Part of the tour was a visit […]
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Four Beach Treats Not to Miss in Puerto Vallarta
Some beach snacks you don’t want to miss when you’re in Puerto Vallarta! Tubas, tubas, tubas! Coconut water, apple juice, apples and walnuts make for a refreshing drink. These fantastic […]
Agua de Jamaica, an Agua Fresca, aka Hibiscus Iced Tea
Aguas Frescas are the Mexican answer to iced teas. Agua de jamaica is one of the more popular flavours, a sweet/sour ‘tea’ that refreshes on a hot Mexican afternoon. The jamaica is […]
Travel Theme: a Cup of Chai in India
I don’t normally drink tea, but in India we were constantly being offered cups of chai, and I got so that I couldn’t get through my afternoon without chai’s restorative […]
Agua de Tamarindo (Iced Tamarind Drink)
Iced tamarind water is a favourite drink in Mexico and Central America and with good reason; it is one of those perfect summer drinks, tart and refreshing. Tamarind water isn’t […]
Omega-3 Rich Chia Seeds + Limonada = ‘Chia Fresca’
This limonada (lemonade) is one of those ‘perfect for a hot day on a Mexican beach’ drinks. Taken at one of the little food bars on La Entrega Bay, this […]
Horchata, an ‘agua fresca’ made from rice
Our Michoacán menu included Agua de Horchata, a cool refreshing drink based on strained rice, toasted cinnamon, milk, sugar and ice. I have had this before, but never so tasty, and […]
