Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Dia de Los Muertos Sugar Skulls - Make Your Own

November 1st and 2nd are just around the corner and it's time to get your sugar skulls for celebrating Dias de Los Muertos!  If you're like most people celebrating the holiday and you usually buy your sugar skulls, try something different this year and make your own; there are many authentic Mexican recipes out there for doing just that, and About recently posted one of their own--check it out!

Making the sugar skulls is not difficult if you carefully follow each step. Having the right sugar skull supplies is critical.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Seafood: The Delicious, Hidden Side of Authentic Mexican Recipes

Tortillas and beans are undoubtedly superstars in Mexican cuisine, but there is whole other side of authentic Mexican recipes that a lot of people don't know about: the incredible Mexican seafood you find in the coastal areas of the country!  I came across this short video by Better.tv that, in the first half, briefly highlights one of the most favored authentic Mexican seafood dishes: the simple to make and muy delicious ceviche.

In the Riviera Nyarit [a coastal state of Mexico], the food here is more than just something you eat: it's an experience.  When you think of Mexican food, you think of tacos and burritos and enchiladas--it's so much more than that!

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Origins of The Ingredients Found in Authentic Mexican Recipe

When exploring authentic Mexican recipes, many are delighted with the vast breadth of ingredients found in the cuisine, that originate from literally all over the world.  I found this article particularly interesting, that explains the origins of many of the ingredients we see in modern authentic Mexican cuisine, today:

Many of the foods we find in the Mexican pantry carry ancient pedigrees. Beans, tomatoes, corn, and chile peppers--staples of Aztecs and Mayans--rank among the world's first cultivated foods. Later, Spanish conquerors introduced wheat, herbs, spices and dairy foods to the pantry. Over the centuries, Mexican cuisine has emerged out of this mingling of ingredients and techniques.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Great Recipes From The Heart Of Mexico

I've been on the move lately in Mexico, collecting some great recipes, and I'll be sharing them here as soon as I get settled, so stay tuned for some delicious authentic Mexican recipes!