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Articles and Mexico's regional cuisines
Kids in the kitchen: Mexican cooking for children
With the month of June comes the start of the school vacation. Keeping the kids busy, happy and productive throughout the summer can be a challenge. But we all have to eat, and involving children with meal preparation teaches basic skills, gives a sense of accomplishment and, most of all, is fun. And Mexican food is a terrific place to start.
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Making merry in May: Mexico's National Cheese and Wine Festival
To the north and west of Mexico City lies the region known as El Bajío, often called "Mexico's breadbasket." This rugged, high plateau bears a distinct resemblance to central Spain, home of its origin...
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Honey: A sweet Maya legacy
The Maya people of the Yucatan have practiced beekeeping for thousands of years. The ancient Maya considered the bee to be a link to the spirit world, given to them by the bee god, Ah Muzen Cab. The honey was used as a sweetener, an antibiotic, and to make the fermented honey drink called balché, a ritual alcoholic beverage similar to the European mead.
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The whole enchilada: Thrifty variations on a Mexican classic
Enchiladas are a perfect dish in tough economic times, since there are so many options for fillings and sauces. Leftover chicken, turkey or meat, mushrooms, beans and cheese are all good choices for fillings.
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Fresh fruit drinks: Aguas frescas
The beverages known in Mexico as aguas frescas are an inspired compliment to the rich melding of chiles, herbs and spices found in Mexican food. They act to counter-balance strong flavors and are always light, never cloying. Aguas frescas function somewhat like sorbets, in that they refresh the palate.
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The Mexican kitchen: a taste for all seasons
One of the most fascinating aspects of exploring the cuisine of another country is the process of becoming acquianted with the history, customs and traditions that are an intrinsic part of the cultural landscape of cooking and eating. . .
read moreThe lighter side of Mexican cooking
Suffering from post-holiday belly bulge? Thinking about trading in the guacamole and chips for cottage cheese and celery sticks? Before you do, consider the many healthy, diet-friendly ways of preparin...
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Nuts star in Mexican holiday cooking
At this time of year, baskets piled high with a variety of nuts are prominently displayed in Mexican markets. Incorporated into many holiday dishes, both sweet and savory, nuts have been eaten in Mexic...
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Chestnut stuffing for poultry: Relleno de castañas para aves
This is a very traditional Spanish Christmas stuffing that I have been served here in Cholula. Although most of the chestnuts sold today are exported by Italy, there has been a recent resurgence in the...
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Mexican vegetable dishes: some fall favorites
Visitors to Mexico, most of whom are eager to explore the markets, nearly always have the same question when it comes to vegetables: Why, when there are so many of them in the market, does it seem that...
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