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 […]
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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 […]
Lime ‘Mezcalito’ Mistakes
These were supposed to be Margaritas, and if you want a Margarita then just substitute ‘tequila blanca’ for the mezcal! 1. Rim glasses with lime and dip into salt. 2. […]
Marinated Queso Fresco, a Mexican-style appetizer
During the last heat wave it was way too hot to cook and I needed to come up with an appetizer for a Mexican-inspired party. I vaguely remembered having a wonderful marinated […]
Japanese Cooking Class #1
Our first class started with an introduction to a bewildering array of difficult-to-pronounce ingredients, most of which were to be used in the class recipes. We were to start with […]
Albatz Travel Adventures 