Inspired by the traditional Mexican candy called "Alegria" (See my previous post - Eternal Amaranth ) and Jackson Pollock's p...

Recently at a dinner party I got served a beautiful salad containing Quinoa. "It is an ancient grain", one of the guest explaine...

What is an ideal food to take to a picnic or a potluck? A giant torta! Every Mexican boy or girl took a torta to school at some point. I fi...

Some acquaintances are surprised that my blog covers vegetarian and vegan Mexican food. Skeptics often ask me: What about the cheese? The C...

Civil War reenactments reminds me a lot of " Cinco de Mayo ". Why? Well, both commemorate battles. While some participate with gre...

After surviving tragedy and heart break, "Doña Bárbara" (Madame Barbara) becomes a cold-hearted, rich land owner and cattle trader...