Category: Puerto Vallarta
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Smoky Enchilada Sauce
Homemade Enchilada Sauce You’ll Want to Put on Everything Once you try this smoky, made-from-scratch enchilada sauce—made with dried chiles, roasted garlic, and bold Mexican spices—you’ll wonder how you ever settled for store-bought. It’s freezer and canning-friendly, deeply flavorful, and perfect on everything from enchiladas to eggs. 🔥 Chilies Can Be Tricky… Trust Me, I’ve… Read more
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Black Beans: Instant Pot Recipe for Authentic Mexican Flavor
The humble bean…Beans have been a quintessential part of Mexican culture for millennia and can be traced back to 1500 BC and the Olmecs in the southern regions of Mexico. The Olmecs considered beans a gift from the Gods, and it is believed that they used them in religious ceremonies. The Aztecs used them as… Read more
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Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe: Fresh and Flavorful Mexican Salsa for Any Occasion
Cinco de Mayo was yesterday. I asked my neighbors if they normally had a celebration here, and learned this is not a holiday celebrated in Mexico. According to my Canadian neighbors, it is only celebrated in the US. But this is Mexico, so any reason for a party. I offered to bring my black beans,… Read more
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A Flavorful Floral Journey: Vallarta Botanical Gardens
by Lisa Houck A day in the garden with scrumptious food—what more could a girl want? Now that we are settling into our hacienda for the coming year, we have decided to start exploring. I had heard about the award-winning gardens from fellow expats, so we loaded up the car and started the hour-long drive… Read more
