So whenever I finish reading my food magazines I get into this weird rush where I want to make every recipe I see. Then I write all the recipes down, go to the supermarket and make maybe one or two … Continue reading
Sometimes the best plans are when you just let go and wait for everything to fall into place. Last weekend a friend of mine threw a dinner party and I jumped at the opportunity to cook something – or everything. … Continue reading
I’m not quite sure we have gotten to the part where I explain how obsessive –compulsive I am. I think it’s time I should mention that I have the same thing for breakfast every weekday—that is to say, 5 times … Continue reading
Whenever I have close friends over for dinner, I ask them what they want me to make them. They are usually shy about it and say, “whatever you want”, but my guests last weekend were anything but shy. They specifically … Continue reading
I spent NYE in Acapulco soaking up the sun, drinking lots of beer and eating lots of carbs. That means that it’s detox time! But detox doesn’t have to be boring. The way I like to detox is to lay off … Continue reading
This week at my house it’s all about brunch. The whole family spends Christmas and New Year’s at my Mom’s weekend house in Cuernavaca, Morelos. An entire week together calls for a lot of meal planning and my favorite part … Continue reading
It was my turn to host my annual High School Friends’ Christmas party this year. Being the control freak that I am, I’m usually not very fond of potlucks, but with my high school friends, it’s different. It’s a way … Continue reading
It’s funny how food goes out of style. I often think of this. I’ve been to restaurants where I open the menu and see a wasabi crusted tuna steak and think to myself, oh my God, this is soooo 90’s. … Continue reading
It’s a shame that Thanksgiving doesn’t exist in Mexico, because to be honest, it is my favorite holiday. You get the best part of Christmas, which is a special dinner with family and friends, without the stress of buying everyone … Continue reading
Picking a wine for Thanksgiving dinner should be a simple task. The Thanksgiving meal is an ample array of flavors and textures and its recurring theme is abundance. The only way to compliment a hearty and almost fatiguing meal is … Continue reading
