The Art of Tejate

San Andrés Huayápam is a small village (around 6,000 residents) situated a few kilometers from the city of Oaxaca. San … More

The art of Mercados

This entry was written over 6 years ago in 2015, before the world of travel changed. Now when I remember … More

Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy by Diana Kennedy is on my bookshelf. This is more than a cookbook – … More

Winter is here, bringing cold slush, freezing temperatures and making me think about heading back to Mexico. The temperatures are not … More

I love a Mercado! Across the major neighborhoods of Mexico City, Mercados are the center of commerce and the interactions … More