Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron’s film “Roma” is one of the most talked-about movie events of the year. Have you seen it? Here are some interesting tidbits you should know. Follow my blog and fall in love with Mexico! Click to tweet this post The film “Roma” is probably one of the biggest movie events of the year. To be honest, I find it quite surprising that it’s getting all this media attention. Don’t get me wrong, the film certainly deserves it, but one has to admit it’s extremely rare to see an artsy, black-and-white, foreign-language film make it big in Hollywood. In Mexico, “Roma” was g ..read more

My Heart of Mexico On September 19th, 2017, a deadly earthquake rocked Mexico City and sparked a thousand stories of indescribable pain and unbelievable courage. View original post 1,386 more words ..read more

Mexicans celebrate Independence Day with a huge party on the night of September 15th. Here’s how it all went down. Follow my blog and fall in love with Mexico! Click to tweet this post Every year, I look forward to Mexican Independence Day because it’s the biggest party of the year! No matter where you are in Mexico, there’s a party going on the night of September 15th. You can be either at Mexico City’s central square or in a remote village, and there will be a party going on. How people celebrate depends on what they like to do. Some people like to have a family-centered dinner party and ot ..read more

There is always a street fair going on somewhere in Mexico, and although these traditional events may seem humble, they are truly fascinating! Follow my blog and fall in love with Mexico! Click to tweet this post In Mexico, there is always a street fair going on somewhere. In fact, you could attend a different one every week! However, street fairs are not random events. They are actually the colorful part of a solemn religious celebration. Every Mexican city, town, neighborhood, and village, no matter how big or small, has a patron saint. In Mexican calendars, you will see the name of a saint ..read more

This easy recipe makes for a quick and delicious dinner that will bring a little piece of a Mexican beach into your kitchen. Follow my blog and fall in love with Mexico! Click to tweet this post On a recent trip to Veracruz on the Mexican Gulf Coast, I was reminded of how much I love to eat fish and seafood. I indulged in treats I don’t normally have the opportunity to enjoy, like fresh shrimp and fried fish. Delicious! Fried fish is a classic dish in Mexico, especially during the hot spring and summer months. It’s a cheap, quick, and easy way to make a yummy dinner, and you can pair it with ..read more

If you’re planning a beach vacation in Mexico, you should consider the beautiful city of Veracruz. It has something for everyone! Follow my blog and fall in love with Mexico! Click to tweet this post The province of Veracruz, on the Mexican Gulf coast, is my all-time favorite place to go on vacation. And the port city of Veracruz is definitely worth a lengthy visit. Here’s why! A Brief History of Veracruz In ancient times, this natural port on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico was called “Chalchihuahuecan”, which means “the place where all things are beautiful”. If you come to visit the provinc ..read more

The 2018 World Cup has begun! If you haven’t caught soccer fever yet, it’s about time you do. Follow my blog and fall in love with Mexico! Click to tweet this post The World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, watched by billions around the globe. This month-long tournament attracts fans and viewers from every single corner of the planet. It’s the ultimate global party. Here in Mexico, millions of people catch soccer fever during the World Cup, especially when the national team is playing. The Mexican team may not be a favorite to win the Cup, but the fans will never cease rooting ..read more

The best way to shop in Mexico is not at a chain store but in one of the many colorful markets. Take a look at what I found! Follow my blog and fall in love with Mexico! Click to tweet this post Every weekend, I grab my bags and head off to the nearest market, or “mercado”, or to the nearest street market, or “tianguis”. I head off to buy all my produce for the week at much lower price than in a regular chain store. There’s a lot more variety, and it’s fresher too. Although you can find anything at all in a Mexican street market (produce, meat, kitchenware, cleaning items, dishes, clothes, sh ..read more

Salads are a refresing meal option when warmer weather rolls around, and this Mexican meat salad is both healthy and delicious. Follow my blog and fall in love with Mexico! Click to tweet this post In Mexico, the spring and summer months are particularly warm and sunny. It’s the perfect weather for hanging out at the beach, but not great for spending hours in the kitchen.  During the warm season, I try to do as little cooking as possible. At least, I try to stay away from hot soups and stews, or anything that needs baking.  One of my favorite dishes to make when it’s hot outside is ..read more

What's for Dinner Moms? So, you may read this recipe and think I have completely lost my mind. Mayonaisse and jalepenos in a corn salad? Yes, this was delicious. My kids gave me the cross-eyed look when I served it to them but once they tried it they were shocked at how much they really liked it. It also pairs perfectly with the empanadas that we made the other night. Verdict: The salty taste of the cheese with creaminess of the mayonaisse was delicious. The jalepenos added a bit of heat. Taste the salad as you go to make sure you like the amount of spices and spiciness. Leave the membrane ..read more