What makes a good taco? That question is highly debatable. Everyone’s taco experience will vary, depending on the type of tacos they grew up eating. As a born and bred Texan with close ties to Mexico, I refer back to my memories of eating tacos in border towns such as Reynosa and Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas. Although tacos were considered street food, it was a unique Mexican delicacy that seldom would be duplicated at home. It was also tradition to venture out to a taquería on a Friday or … Continue Reading
When people ask where I am from, I often reference South Texas versus my hometown of Pharr, Texas. Likely they will not know where Pharr or the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) is located. The RGV lies in the southernmost tip of South Texas in the northern bank of the Rio Grande, which separates Mexico from the United States. Some of the biggest cities in the region are Brownsville, Harlingen, and McAllen.A visit to the Rio Grande Valley can be a culture shock to some. However, many fall in love … Continue Reading
Asado de Boda translates to Wedding Stew. It is a special Mexican dish composed of fried pork that is simmered in a rich sauce of guajillo peppers, ancho peppers, orange peel, avocado seed, and other ingredients. The dish is also known as Asado de Puerco, which translates to Pork Stew.Recipes for Asado de Boda will vary across Mexico and Mexican families. However, in this blog post, I share the style of Asado de Boda that I grew up eating.Asado de Boda from San Luis PotosíSan Luis … Continue Reading
Believe it or not, there are people who do not like milk or dark chocolate. Gasp. Yes, you read correctly. There are people who Do Not Like Milk or Dark Chocolate. As a matter of fact, I know several individuals that do not care for chocolate candy, chocolate ice cream, chocolate cake, brownies or any other chocolate-infused desserts. As a way to satiate the sweet cravings of these non-chocolate lovers, I began substituting white chocolate into my traditional recipes that require milk or … Continue Reading