by Erin May | Jun 25, 2018 | Area Attractions, Food
When you’re traveling to Mexico, you won’t want to miss out on the delicious fare that awaits! From taco stands to ma-and-pop restaurants, you’ll get a taste for authentic flavors that are missing in the touristy establishments. Now’s your chance to eat like a...
by Brooke Gazer | Jun 4, 2018 | Area Attractions, Food
Walking through a food market or any major grocery store in Mexico you are likely to find piles of dried chiles. A staple in Mexican cooking, they are rated from 1-5 on a hotness scale, 1 being mild. (Ultimately, pepper hotness scales are based on Scoville Heat Units,...
by The Eye | Jun 2, 2018 | Area Attractions, Food
One of the best things about being on vacation is hitting the “pause” button on your diet and indulging in the delectable desserts that the local area has to offer. Who doesn’t love the delectable, sweet treats from a different region, culture and...
by The Eye | May 7, 2018 | Area Attractions, Food
Mexican soup, to folks north of the border, usually means tortilla soup, or as it is usually called in Mexico, sopa Azteca. Usually made from a rich chicken soup with pureed tomatoes and garnished with avocado and cheese cubes, cilantro, diced onions, and, of course,...
by Erin May | Mar 17, 2017 | Area Attractions, Food
Papaya (Carica papaya) is native to southern Mexico and Central America and has become naturalized throughout the Caribbean Islands, Florida and several countries in Africa. It is also cultivated in India, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and the U.S....
