A WORLD TREASURE UNESCO HONOR FOR TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CUISINE
The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) announced today the first-ever gastronomy recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for traditional Mexican cuisine. Acknowledged as an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity in the face of increasing globalization, Traditional Mexican cuisine – ancestral, ongoing community culture, the Michoacán paradigm …READ MORE
DELICIOUS MEXICO!
When it comes to Mexico, in my mind, there is nothing more exciting or enjoyable then a great plate of cochinita pibil, a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish, or tacos de pulpo (octopus tacos) or even Aztec or tortilla soup. Wow! Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. Whether you seek the pleasure of travel where someone else does all the cooking, or you truly hunger for that authentic experience of learning to cook with an expert chef like I did, Mexico is …READ MORE
MEXICO YOGA RETREAT – UNWIND AWAY FROM WINTER CHILL
Mexico has long been a popular vacation spot due to easy access by its northern neighbors. Now it is also one of the top destinations among Canadians and Americans for yoga retreats. During winter months, the weather stays warm in most of Mexico with sunny days and pleasant nights. That makes the country an ideal place to get away from the cold and unwind on the beach, in a desert hacienda, in a jungle lodge or in a historic colonial city. …READ MORE
A TOAST OF TEQUILA, A TASTE OF MEXICO
Tequila [te-kee-luh] is one of the world’s most popular alcoholic beverages today. It is primarily made in the areas around the city of Guadalajara and the highlands of Jalisco located in central-western Mexico. The state of Jalisco is the center of the country’s tequila industry, owing to the fact that the town of Tequila, which gave its name to this renowned liquor, is located in this state. …READ MORE