Tejocotes, also known as Mexican hawthorn, in a blue and white ceramic bowl over a white marble countertop

What are tejocotes? – The Other Side of the Tortilla

The tejocote, recognized in English as Mexican hawthorn, is a fruit deeply rooted in Mexican vacation traditions. Once a restricted import, this small however important fruit has turn into more and more out there within the United States over the previous decade, demonstrating its rising reputation past Mexico’s borders for Mexicans and Mexican-Americans dwelling within…

Read More
| Come eat

| Come eat

Pati Jinich Renowned Chef, Author, and TV persona Pati Jinich is a four-time James Beard Award winner and Emmy-nominated host of two acclaimed PBS sequence: Pati’s Mexican Table, now in its 14th season, and La Frontera, a docuseries exploring the U.S.–Mexico border. In 2025, she is going to debut a brand new sequence, Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana. A…

Read More
Glass of Watermelon Water

Watermelon Water {watermelon water}

Sandia water Nothing beats a cool, refreshing glass of watermelon water on a scorching day! Known in Mexico as agua de sandía, this gentle and naturally candy beverage is a staple in Mexican households. Any time you see a drink known as “agua de…” it’s a kind of drink generally known as an agua fresca…

Read More
Back dining room at La Gruta Ehden in Colonia Florida, Mexico City. A white stucco wall is the backdrop for tropical plants and a stone water fountain next to the seating area.

La Gruta Ehden: A Taste Of Lebanon In Mexico City

La Gruta Ehden is likely one of the oldest and most beloved Lebanese eating places in Mexico City. This culinary gem stands as a testomony to an enchanting but usually ignored chapter in Mexico’s wealthy cultural tapestry – the story of Lebanese immigration and its profound impression on Mexican society. From the road entrance on…

Read More
Beet Hummus on Toast with cheese and sliced cherry tomatoes

Easiest Beet Hummus Toast Recipe

Beet Hummus Toast with Poached Egg This colourful recipe for beet hummus on toast with poached eggs brings collectively a symphony of flavors made up of earthy hummus, tangy goat cheese, savory eggscandy cherry tomatoes, spinach, sesame seeds, and crunchy toast. Packed with vitamins and taste, this scrumptious, wholesome dish may be served at breakfast…

Read More
Day of the Dead altar at night: an ofrenda lit with candles, papel picado strung across the top, photos, sugar skulls and other items to celebrate All Saints and All Souls Day.

How to make a Day of the Dead altar

Whether constructing a Day of the Dead altar is a brand new idea to you or an previous custom, celebrating this vacation is a significant strategy to pay respect to your dearly departed family members. The sacred vacation, identified in Spanish as Día de los Muertos, is rooted in pre-Hispanic Aztec rituals tied to the…

Read More