January 6th, marks a big holiday for many Latinos around the globe, El Día de los Reyes Magos, or Three Kings Day. Before I was done with my breakfast this morning, my mom had already sent me a picture of her Rosca de Reyes, the cake made in the shape of a wreath eaten on this special day. Growing...
This recipe for traditional red pozole soup is so delicious. I learned how to make this soup while in Mexico this year. The soup is so good you’ll want to make it over and over again. Pozole, or posole, is one of Mexico’s traditional dishes. It is made with hominy, chili, oregano, and pork and enjoyed any...
It’s been two weeks since we’ve been back from Mexico and I miss it terribly! I came back to the hustle and bustle of back to school shopping, work, and a house that needed a thorough cleaning from top to bottom. One of my favorite things to do while we were in San Miguel was...
We are finishing up our final week here in San Miguel and the end of our trip is certainly bitter sweet. We’ve met so many wonderful people and it feels like home here. In one of my earlier posts I described how frazzled grocery shopping had me because I had to walk from place to place and...
Giving back when you travel is a great way to give back to the cities that you visit. With a little advance planning, it can be simple. If traveling with children, you can also take this moment to teach children about giving back. During their first trip to Mexico we did just that. There were...
I didn’t realize that grocery shopping in San Miguel de Allende would be such an adventure. Then I discovered the Tianguis farmers market. After a full week in San Miguel, I had an empty fridge and pantry and it was time I started cooking some meals at home. I was able to buy cereal, milk, and produce...
What an amazing first day in Mexico! Things did not go as planned but despite a few delays the day ended great. First thing on our agenda was lunch with the family. We had about 15 minutes in our room before my aunt called from the lobby. She took at least an hour long ride on the metro just to take us 3o minutes by taxi to...
The books are read, the bags packed, and the list of all the restuarants museums we plan to visit has been printed. As I write this post we are sitting at the gate waiting to board our flight. Let the adventures in Mexico begin! I’m beyond excited about this experience. It’s been weeks and weeks of planning, reading,...