You Stick Out Like A Green Thumb
Being a vegetarian here is like a being a Hindu at a 4th of July barbecue in America. What are we to eat? Gone are the prepackaged delights of …

This picture was taken from the deck of one of the new Perla Del Mar Condominiums. It appears that these two freighters are having a face to face conversation. Most of the commercial vessels that …

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 …

One of the latest and greatest health foods on the market right now is Blue Agave nectar. This sweetener made from the juice of a blue agave plant and distilled down into a thick honey …

Demystifying The Cheeses Of Mexico
Oaxaca, Manchengo, Chihuahua… Oh My!! As if living in a foreign country and learning another language wasn’t hard enough, have you ever tried buying cheese in Mexico? It’s not an easy …

Our favorite grocery store has always been Trader Joe’s. When we lived in New York, we would take two trains at rush hour to Union Square 14th St, about an hours commute from our apartment …

A very important way to stay healthy here is to wash your vegetables. Actually, that’s sage advice no matter where you live. However, since it’s been estimated that up to 40% of travelers to Mexico …

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 …

One of the delights of living in a tropical area is the astounding variety of fruits that are available. It is always fun to stop at a roadside fruit stand and sample the local eats. …