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Mexican Mole Varieties and Recipe
Wednesday, 25 Mar, 2009 – 10:14 | 2 Comments
Mexican Mole Varieties and Recipe

Green Mole, Black Mole, Yellow Mole, Mole Poblano… So many kinds and so much deliciousness. Mexican Mole (pronounced Mo-Lay) is a rich complex sauce used in Mexican cuisine. The closest thing to it in America …

3 Tips To Survive Economic Rollercoaster As An Expat
Thursday, 16 Oct, 2008 – 13:08 | One Comment
3 Tips To Survive Economic Rollercoaster As An Expat

DOW is surging up, DOW is crashing down, dollar is on the rise, dollar is bottoming out… It’s hard to read a headline these days with out feeling like you are on a teeter-totter (sube …

Life As A Dog in Manzanillo
Thursday, 25 Sep, 2008 – 6:29 | One Comment
Life As A Dog in Manzanillo

Pictured is Tayla, our pup. She has an interesting story, a lucky one compared with most dogs in Mexico. This is can be found on an animal rescue site for manzanillo here- http://www.ara-manzanillo.org/adopt/chesty.html
We adopted her …

Mexican Vanilla
Thursday, 11 Sep, 2008 – 14:51 | No Comment
Mexican Vanilla

Mexican Vanilla is my favorite thing to bring home to friends and family. It has amazing history, authentic unique flavor, and is a true Mexican product. The bottles are gorgeous and the looks on our …

Local Restaurant Spotlight: Snack Ar
Tuesday, 5 Aug, 2008 – 6:45 | 3 Comments
Local Restaurant Spotlight: Snack Ar

Family owned restaurants exude a certain warmth and heartiness. “Snack Ar” is about as “mom and pop” as it gets. Despite the awkward name (No we didn’t forget to add “B”to the “Ar” …

Panaderia La Espiga de Oro- Manzanillo’s Best Bakery!
Friday, 1 Aug, 2008 – 13:45 | 5 Comments
Panaderia La Espiga de Oro- Manzanillo’s Best Bakery!

It is a bread lovers dream… The scent of baking bread is overwhelming. A fresh loaf is pulled from the oven, golden and steaming. The walls are lined with shelves of pastries, doughnuts, and rolls …

Book Exchange in English!
Thursday, 31 Jul, 2008 – 12:57 | No Comment
Book Exchange in English!

With exception of a margarita, not much is better matched to a lackadaisical day at the beach then a good book. Being that we live in Mexico, this sometimes can present the challenge of finding …