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A week in Puerto Vallarta – Pt 2

A week in Puerto Vallarta – Pt 2

Puerto Vallarta is much more than beautiful beaches and breathtaking sunsets over the Pacific ocean. Read about other things you can do in this magical town. [...]

A Week in Puerto Vallarta – Pt 1

A Week in Puerto Vallarta – Pt 1

Puerto Vallarta is located in the Bahia de Banderas (Bay of Flags) on the Pacific Ocean. The municipality belongs to the state of Jalisco. The state of Nayarit borders to the north. Puerto Vallarta is a [...]

Chilaquiles with Scarlet Runner Beans

Chilaquiles with Scarlet Runner Beans

Chilaquiles is a typical Mexican breakfast consisting of tortilla chips being soaked in salsa. I added some scarlet runner beans and topped it with two fried eggs. Delicious! [...]

Street Food Saturday – Tlacoyos

Street Food Saturday – Tlacoyos

Tlacoyo is a Mexican antojito (snack) very popular in central Mexico. They are corn masa paddies stuffed with beans, cheese or fava beans and topped with cactus paddies and salsa. [...]

Beans Health Benefits and Bean Stuffed Zucchinis

Beans Health Benefits and Bean Stuffed Zucchinis

Beans are one of those super foods that, when you include it in your diet, really makes a difference in your health. [...]

Risotto with Ayocote Beans and Beans in Pre-Colombian Mexico

Risotto with Ayocote Beans and Beans in Pre-Colombian Mexico

There's evidence that beans were a fundamental part in the diet of pre-Colombian civilizations. They[re still a very important part in Mexico and they can be used in many different ways, such as this risotto dish. [...]

Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Beans, Chicken and Figs

Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Beans, Chicken and Figs

Flor the mayo beans are a variety native to Mexico that have been making its way into the U.S. market. They are delicious and were great with chicken and figs for these stuffed peppers. [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Seafood Quesadillas

Wordless Wednesday – Seafood Quesadillas

Part of the Eat Mexico Mezcal Tour [...]

A World of Tacos

A World of Tacos

In Mexico, taco is more than a simple dish. Taco is a verb (taquear literally means to taco), a way to eat. [...]

Salsa Borracha

Salsa Borracha

Salsa borracha or drunken salsa is traditionally made with pasilla peppers and pulque. However, the pre-Hispanic drink can be substituted with beer. [...]