I was instantly captivated by one antique store in downtown Fayetteville last year during my 24 hour travel and food tour of the city. The store owner brought to my attention that her shop was just one of more than a dozen businesses that are a part of Fayetteville’s Antique Trail. I knew at that moment that I had to return for an antiquing expedition.Expert shoppers may be able to tackle the Antique Trail in one day, however, I explored six Fayetteville antique stores over the course of two … Continue Reading
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