NEXT EVENT
We are busy working on our next gastronomic event. Stay tuned for details.
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Freshening up chili rellenos
We received a comment a few weeks back from a fan who was wondering if we could do a chili relleno video. Immediately, our thoughts turned to Mercado Abastos in Guadalajara where we had our best ever relleno. Why not try to recreate it? So in the kitchen we got to work. What should the [...]
In a pickle
We were lunching with a friend a few weeks back while his mother Jan was visiting from Canada. We got to talking about pickles and how Jan traditionally makes a huge batch for the year every fall. This sparked thoughts of our own adventures with the traditional style of pickling in Mexico – escabeche. Before [...]
Camping out with Arracherra Tacos
We are currently renovating a house that will serve as a home for future dinners and events. As renovations near completion, we have moved into the house and are currently “camping” upstairs while we manage construction below. Without a proper kitchen, we are relegated to preparing meals that we can achieve on a portable cooktop [...]
Three ways with Chicken Tinga
Everyone has their comfort food classics, those dishes that satisfy a hungering soul. Since moving to Mexico, we’ve developed a fondness for chicken tinga – poached chicken in a rich sauce of chipotle chiles, chorizo and spices. An incredibly versatile dish, we never run out of ways to serve it, whether traditionally on top of [...]
Hot coffee for cool days
Knowing full well that the cool weather of late cannot last, we have been squeezing in as many hot coffees into our days as we can. Soon, they will disappear in favor of the iced variety and there will be no more cafe de ollla until next winter. Learn to make you own from the [...]
Fish from Progreso
The days are warming up and our thoughts start turning to the beach. Itching to hit the coast, we headed to Progreso to find some fresh fish for Pescado a la Talla -a whole fish, butterflied and basted with chilies before being grilled over open flame. Washed down with a few beers, it was a [...]
Thai-inspired fish ceviche
We have been cooking a lot of Thai food lately as we can find all the key flavors we need like chilies, coconut and cilantro at the central market. Lemongrass and ginger are a little harder, but we’re growing our own at home so all is well. Yesterday, we were in the mood for a [...]
menu crafting
We spent the weekend fine-tuning the menu and we think we’re on the road to something yummy. First up, a ceviche that combines fat slices of mero (grouper) with fresh-made coconut cream and chunks of juicy in-season pink grapefruit. Not only pretty to look at, we really enjoyed taste testing this one. Add to that [...]
we’re back with an exclusive private dinner event!
Long time no see! We have been searching high and low for a new venue and we found a great one for dinner. We’ve been invited into the colonial home of an artist living in central Mérida to cook a private dinner for a lucky few. As well as enjoying a great meal, you’ll get [...]
Cooking the carnitas – Part 1 and 2
After a successful market shop, we returned home to turn our gorgeous pork into delicious carnitas. Watch part one and two of the video to see it made (along with a few other goodies). Also, check out the carnitas and salsa verde recipes to make it yourself. For more great videos about life in the [...]