Mexican cuisine is rich and colorful. Their desserts are no exception. As Mexican food grows in popularity, hopefully their desserts will enter the spotlight. They have such a variety of delicious temptations that it is amazing the desserts have not been featured sooner. Many of the most popular desserts in Mexico are made of ice […]

While many adults head out to neighborhood celebrations or to the local Mexican restaurant to partake in the festivities, there are many ways you can celebrate this Mexican holiday at home. It is a great way to add some multicultural flavor to your family traditions and learn new things at the same time. If you […]

Dressing up is part of the fun and excitement of Cinco de Mayo. You can either dress up in a Mexican costume or choose traditional Mexican clothing. No matter which way you go, you will have more fun and you will look fantastic. Go all out, do not be shy! If you choose a costume, […]

Dulce de leche can easily be made at home. Spanish for “candied milk,” dulce de leche is made by heating sweetened milk slowly until it makes a brown sauce that tastes like caramel. In Mexico, it can be found as both a candy and a syrup. This yummy dessert is popular all through Latin, Central, […]

Every year, Cinco de Mayo celebrations grow in number and size in the United States. Surprisingly, even though this holiday originated in Mexico to remember a battle fought with the French, it is only celebrated in Puebla, where the battle was won. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo parties take place all over the […]

Decorating is part of the fun whenever you celebrate. Think how bland Christmas would be without all the lights and colorful balls on the tree. Take decorating to a whole new level and make some traditional Mexican decorations for Cinco de Mayo. Papel picado is the Mexican art of paper cutting. Sheets of tissue are […]

So many of us think immediately of beef when we think of Mexican food. We have all had our share of beef tacos, beef enchiladas and beef burritos, have not we? Beef is actually a staple in northern Mexico, but not in the rest of the country. When the Spanish brought cattle with them in […]

Are you planning a trip to Mexico? Do you want to get a feel for what it is truly like to live there? If this interests you, visit some of the places that let you experience the real Mexico. Watching the people go by gives you great insight into their daily lives. Town Squares Every […]

The sauce you put on your pizza can mean the difference between a great pie and an average pie. If you know the components of a great pizza sauce, you can make your homemade pizza pies better than anything you can get in a restaurant. Fresh tomatoes make a great base for a sauce. Plum […]

Have you ever really looked at a shrimp? They are amazing creatures. Different kinds of shrimp grow to different sizes, yet all of them taste delicious. Nevertheless, there is a lot about shrimp that many people do not know. For instance, do you know that they refer to raw shrimp as being green? Shrimp have […]