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Mexican Coffee: What Makes It So Special?
Join us as we highlight Mexican coffee production, describing what each different region has to offer and allowing coffee enthusiasts and beginners alike the opportunity to explore their favorite grains.
Mexican Appetizers: 3 easy and delicious recipes everyone will love!
Queso fundido, guacamole, and michelada: 3 Mexican appetizer recipes perfect for any sports watching event, like the Super Bowl, or for any family gathering. The best thing about these recipes is that they are easy to make, and the result is delicious – the perfect formula.
Fun Facts About Tamales
The word Tamal comes from the Nahuatl word tamalli, which means “wrapped”. Want to learn more facts about tamales? Read along...
Highlight of Talent: Shadow Boxes or Nichos Mexicanos
Learn all about the work of art that are shadow boxes, known in Spanish as nichos, vitrinas, or retablos, as well as the history of the talented hands who make them in Casa Calavera, a workshop in Puebla, Mexico.
Take me to San Miguel de Allende!
San Miguel de Allende… the magical colonial town that is so reflective of Mexican culture. This piece highlights some ideas to visit the magnificent city of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.
Champurrado: Healthy and Delicious Mexican Chocolate Drink
Many Mexicans, love to enjoy a nice cup of champurrado around the holidays when the weather tends to get colder. Join us in this piece where we highlight the origins of this special drink and a simple recipe for all to enjoy
