Corn, the Base of Mexican Life
Corn (maíz) was the basis of agriculture in all of Mesoamerica. The Aztecs had a corn god called ‘Centeotl’; the Mayan’s ‘God of Maize’ was called Yum Kaax. He was usually […]
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Mascota, One of Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos Near Puerto Vallarta
As of 2016 there are 111 small towns in Mexico that have been declared Pueblos Mágicos, the Mexican equivalent of a UNESCO Heritage Site. Mascota is one of them, located […]
Salbutes: little bocadillas to tempt the mouth
These tasty little Yucatan treats start with homemade ‘tortillas’ that are topped with pulled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, ‘pickled’ onions, avocados and jalapeños. The ‘tortillas’ are made with corn ‘masa’, to […]
Ensalada de camarones, or shrimp salad, from the state of Jalisco
The state of Jalisco in Mexico is the land of tequila, so it’s fitting that this ensalada features a tequila and vinegar dressing, plus lots of other Mexican goodies such […]
