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 …
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As Safe as Kokomo? Comments Off
Quick Quiz: Which town has the lowest murder rate?A. Omaha, NebraskaB. Toledo, OhioC. Tepoztlan, Morelos, MexicoD. Kokomo, Indiana Okay. Trick question. There are two right answers: Tepoztlán is tied with Kokomo for the lowest rate over Omaha and Toledo. What? It can’t be. Is crime out of control in Omaha and Toledo? Will Anderson Cooper …
Read MoreChristmas Tree Tradition in Tres Marias 1
I have never been a big fan of the Christmas tree. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas and decorating my house fully for the season, but the tree has never been high on my list. I don’t like the fake trees and I feel bad about buying a real tree that has been trucked …
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 MoreSafety in Tepoztlan and La Villa Bonita Comments Off
I am frustrated today. Many of our guests over the past month have been seeing very sensational reports about violence along the border. They call us up and ask how things are going, making it sound like we are under siege. I say that things are here as they have been for decades — lots …
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