Mexico's Autumn Antiques Shows Promise To Be A Lot Of Fun by Roberto Alvarado

When I was growing up in New England, the autumn months were always full of weekend antiques shows. This type of event is not as common here in Mexico, but the coming months do offer collectors some su... read more

Coahuila Jalisco México D.F.

The Cuisines of Northern Mexico: La Cocina Norteña by Karen Hursh Graber

Living in southern Mexico and making frequent trips to visit family and friends north of the border, we have taken many different routes to the frontera. From Tamaulipas, which connects the trop... read more

cuisines food index-page Sonora Chihuahua

Durango Beef Stew: Caldillo Duranguense by Karen Hursh Graber

This is probably the most famous dish to come from the state of Durango, and can be prepared with beef, pork, or the dried, shredded meat called machaca. If made with beef, a cut called bola, rum... read more

meat main-dishes soups Durango

Mexican Dried Beef with Eggs: Machaca con Huevos by Karen Hursh Graber

The cattlemen of the north made meat easy to carry on the trail by drying it. Tastier than other versions of beef jerky, the meat is first marinated, then cooked, shredded and dried. It can be served i... read more

eggs meat breakfast Chihuahua

The Food of Durango, Mexico's Wild West by Karen Hursh Graber

The northwestern Mexican state of Durango, a fantasyland of rugged mountains, pine forests, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, fertile valleys and yucca-strewn desert is perhaps best known as the location for ... read more

food Durango

Sweet And Sour Tomatillo Conserve: Tomates Verdes Encurtidos by Karen Hursh Graber

Visually, these remind me of the pickled green tomatoes that are nearly always on the table in New York's kosher delis. But the sweet-and-sour vinaigrette, with the addition of green chiles, makes them... read more

vegetables vegetarian salsas Chihuahua

Russian-Mexican Beef Soup: Caldo Ruso de Res by Karen Hursh Graber

This dish is obviously a holdover from the Mennonites' days as grain farmers in the Ukraine, with the distinctly Mexican additions of chile and tomato. The original recipe calls for the cut of beef cal... read more

vegetables meat main-dishes soups Chihuahua

Milk Candy: Jamoncillo de Leche by Karen Hursh Graber

This very typical regional sweet, resembling milk fudge, is sold all over Zacatecas. It should be made several hours or a day ahead and covered with plastic wrap. Ingredients: 1 quart whole m... read more

candies Zacatecas

Chihuahua Mennonite Meatball Soup: Caldo de Albondigas by Karen Hursh Graber

This meat-and-potatoes soup, along with a salad and bread or bolillos, could easily serve as a main meal. A friend who has to watch cholesterol makes the meatballs with ground chicken and uses half ... read more

meat main-dishes soups Chihuahua, Chihuahua

Zacatecas Style Enchiladas: Enchiladas Zacatecanos by Karen Hursh Graber

The word "zacatecano" used to describe a dish quite often indicates that it contains the combination of poblano chiles and cream. Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas vegetable oil as neces... read more

cheese pork masa main-dishes Zacatecas

Savory Braised Pork: Asado de Boda by Karen Hursh Graber

As its name implies, this dish is traditionally served at weddings. The addition of chocolate makes it reminiscent of mole poblano, but the depth of flavor is achieved with far fewer ingredients. On... read more

pork main-dishes spices Zacatecas

Zacatecas: Culinary Gateway by Karen Hursh Graber

The state of Zacatecas, in the northwestern part of the central Mexican plateau, has been culturally significant since pre-Hispanic times, when it was one of the few holdouts not conquered by the Aztec... read more

food history Zacatecas

Cheese Soup: Crema de Queso by Karen Hursh Graber

There are many versions of this soup, a specialty of the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. Gouda cheese also works well in this recipe, which should be prepared immediately before serving. Ingredie... read more

cheese vegetarian soups side-dishes Chihuahua

Chihuahua-Style Roast Turkey: Pavo al Horno Estilo Chihuahua by Karen Hursh Graber

Northern Mexico is the home of a large turkey industry. Recent years have seen the increase in birds known as doble pechuga - literally "double-breasted" - because of their high proportion of wh... read more

vegetables fruit poultry main-dishes Chihuahua

Zacatecas Cowboy Stew: Puchero Vaquero de Zacatecas by Karen Hursh Graber

This stew, a product of Mexico's cattle ranches, originally utilized just about any part of the cow that was available, including the udders. It is a simple, tasty one-pot meal that reflects the lifest... read more

vegetables meat pastas main-dishes soups rice-and-grains Zacatecas

Immigrant Cooking In Mexico - Part One: The Mennonite Kitchens Of Chihuahua by Karen Hursh Graber

In recent years, immigration has become a topic of intense focus, not only in the United States and Mexico, but worldwide. Although generally seen as a political question, there is no doubt that the mo... read more

food immigrant-groups Chihuahua

The geology and geography of Lake Chapala and western Mexico by Jack Leyden

The following is a story concerning an ancient lake that covered a large area of the State of Jalisco and spread into Michoacan and Aguascalientes. This map is a visual portrayal of the lake superimpos... read more

geography geology Jalisco Michoacán Aguascalientes

Lloyd Mexico Economic Report November 2004

Table of Contents Stock market at record high Retail sales rising Mexican multinationals ... read more

doing-business finance-economics Torreón, Coahuila

Lloyd Mexico Economic Report - February 2000

FEBRUARY, 2000 With permission from Lloyd S.A. de C.V. See their Page on Mexico Connect. CONTENTS: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN NEW BONDS TUNA PROSPECTS MEXICO CITY ... read more

finance-economics Monterrey, Nuevo León

Lloyd Mexico Economic Report - Janaury 2002

Table of Contents THE SHAPE OF 2002 MORE FOREIGN INVESTMENT AIRLINE PARTNERSHIPS QUERÉTARO AIRPORT... read more

finance-economics government politics Querétaro, Querétaro Quintana Roo Torreón, Coahuila

Mexico Economic Updates September 2006 by Tony Burton

Rapid GDP growth According to the Finance Secretariat and the National Statistics Institute (INEGI), the nation's GDP rose 4.7% in the second quarter (compared to the equivalent period of 2005) to a r... read more

finance-economics finance-personal Monterrey, Nuevo León Guadalajara, Jalisco

Ojo Del Lago - The Tarahumaras: And Endangered Species by Shep Lenchek

Never conquered by the Aztecs and despite being defeated by Mexican armies, the Tarahumaras still consider themselves an independant nation. So strong is this conviction that in the Fifties they more t... read more

history indigenous-groups social-issues Chihuahua, Chihuahua

Chihuahua by . Gaceta Consular

Location: The state of Chihuahua is located at the northern end of Mexico, on the Northwest Central Plain. It is bordered to the north and northeast by the United States, to the west and south by the s... read more

exploring-tourism Chihuahua, Chihuahua

April in Aguascalientes: Food and Drink at Mexico's National Fair by Karen Hursh Graber

April is a warm month in Mexico and, while some people choose to spend time at the beach, many others prefer to stroll the streets of the beautiful colonial cities. One of the most architecturally imp... read more

culture-customs exploring-tourism fiestas-traditions Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes

Wildflower hunting in Durango by Jeffrey R. Bacon

Driving across the state of Durango, flowers paint each region's landscapes with local colors. Wildflower lovers enjoy Durangan flowers nearly all year long because a few hardy species tough out the re... read more

exploring-tourism flora Durango