Hurts So Good
When it comes to high-octane food, there’s nothing with more oomph than chile peppers from the Genus Capsicum. When you’re looking for a little extra sizzle for your vittles, these culinary gems offer...
View ArticleAy Caramba!
Well, Karen and Michal, coincidentally, I too have a chili story or two! And, yes, Karen and Michael, we do have all them kinds of chiles down here, I think! Although even in Jocotepec, you’d have to...
View ArticleMexico…It’s Not for Everyone
I was making comida for myself today and thinking about some of the e-mails I’d read and a conversation I had the other day with a woman newly moved to Mexico and I realized that no matter how much I …...
View ArticleWait, how long have we been gone?
Monday I accompanied my friend, Phyllis, the owner/operator of Los Dos B&B here in Jocotepec...
View ArticlePhotos…..Admit it, you want to see some!
I know that one of the things that folks like on blogs are photos. I haven’t taken any new ones lately because my camera is not working, but I did realize that I have some that you may not have …...
View ArticleTonala tianguis
Tonala is another one of those Guadalajara “municipalities” that actually sit within the city of Guad itself. In the United States, large cities have suburbs and exurbs, both of which primarily exist...
View ArticleLooking for the Wildflowers…and Finding Something More
A couple of weeks ago, my friend Kathi and I went around the high hills (or low mountains, depending on your perspective) to the the north of Jocotepec to see if there were any wildflowers showing...
View ArticleFinal Preparations for the Posada for the Nestipac Ancianos are Underway
Phyllis, Kathi, and I are preparing for the Christmas posada for the old folks in Nestipac, Jocotepec, Jalisco, which is to take place this upcoming Wednesday, 11 December 2013. Kathi has done an...
View ArticleTwo Ingredient Goodness …. and a Step Back In Time
Those of us who grew up in the 50’s and 60’s remember, with fondness, the ubiquitous Icebox Cakes. From what little information I’ve been able to find, Icebox cakes became popular in this country in...
View ArticleA Road Trip to a Really Cool Time at Norris Hot Springs
It’s that time of year in Montana when we couldn’t agree more with Henry James: “The two most beautiful words in the English language are summer afternoon.” Especially after this past winter, we’ve...
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