On occasion we will leave our comfortable confines at La Villa Bonita and cook in different environments or different parts of Mexico to add to my repertior and give guests a new and different experience. This year we had cooking sessions on the island of Cozumel. While big tourism has changed the cuisine offered in …
Read MoreRecipe for Sopa de Lima or Lima Soup: Cozumel Comments Off
What makes Tepoztlán so different? Comments Off
Money Can’t Buy You Love. In Tepoztlan, money doesn’t get you very much as far as respect is concerned. Your position in the community, your standing with your neighbors and your barrio is everything. Do you contribute to the local festivals? Do you lend a hand to a neighbor? Are you involved? I can’t tell …
Read MoreRemembering a Good Friend 4
Chuy with Agustin I don’t ever think I would consider myself a “pet person.” When Robb asked me to accept this rolly-polly big ball of a puppy after the return from our honeymoon almost 13 years ago, I couldn’t help but say yes. Robb made the classic pitch that ever “kid” makes to his parents …
Read MoreBringing the Family Together Over the Kitchen Table: Tips on Getting Kids to Appreciate Good Food 2
One of the things I am proudest of in my short 5 years of “parentdom” is getting my kids at a very early age to appreciate a wide variety of food. I was very proud of my 5 and 1-year-old on a recent family trip to Maine to visit our good friends, Cookie and Tony. …
Read MoreKids and Cooking, Kids for Free at La Villa Bonita Comments Off
Coming Very Soon! My favorite topic: Kids and Cooking. This series of blog entries is very close to my heart. I firmly believe that if kids are introduced to the kitchen early, it can actually bring the family closer together and give them a great appreciation not only for food but where it comes from. …
Read MoreMexico Meets Colombia: Guajillo Chicken Stew 4
Okay, todays recipe may make no sense unless I give a little context. I am close to signing an agreement with a major cookware manufacturer in the US market. We met with them last week and saw their current products which have primarily focused on the carribean hispanic market in the US. The gave me …
Read MoreBest Ceviche Ever (with Recipe) 1
Last week we decided to take a break and visit some friends in Puerto Escondido. It is very easy trip from Mexico City with a short one hour flight. On the other hand, it is a 13-15 hour drive in car. With a one and four-year-old, that option was quickly discarded. We have been to …
Read MoreBiggest Discount Ever at La Villa Bonita this Summer 2
Have you wanted to come to La Villa Bonita but couldn’t quite find it in your budget? Your ship has come in. Now is your time. Pack your bags. Join us this summer! An offer like this will not be repeated. Respected travel experts like Peter Greenberg are telling travelers that now is the time …
Read MoreChef Ana’s Top Ten Reasons to Love Tepoztlan Comments Off
Tepoztecos do not support chain restaurants. Local producers and restaurants rule! NO SWINE FLU HERE. YES, I INTENTIONALLY PUT THAT ALL IN CAPS. I AM TEXTUALLY YELLING! Tepoztecos are subsistence farmers who live comfortably and are very happy people. Stubborn, but happy. It is amazing what you can do with corn, chiles, beans, tomatoes and …
Read MoreFilming Day Two — Now we are COOKING! 1
Okay, now we are COOKING! My guests are here, we are having a great time and we are knocking it OUT OF THE BOX! Went to the market today with guests and crew to purchase ingredients for pollo pibil with banana leaves. We also went to the molina or mill for the masa we are …
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