Three Kings Day remains an important holiday for the people of Mexico. In addition to the gift-giving aspect of the day there is also a culinary treat that is specific to the holiday. Known as ‘Rosca de Reyes’ (King’s Cake), this holiday dessert offers much in the way of symbolism. Shaped in the round to …
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The Story of the Buddha All In Khmer While I Slept
El Roco looking the way I still kinda feel. Yesterday was a little horrific for my delicate temperament. I almost burned the house down!I figure it was high time to prove I had survived Las Posadas and Nuevo Ano with the cousins, a pig roast, el pavo cocido durante seis horas, bacalao, alpiste, epazote, posole, apple strudel and …
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Make Your Guts Beg For Mercy
You will get no quarter from this salsa. It is an unrelenting, smoky burn all the way through. That’s all the way through, mind you, so be prepared. Eat a lot if you are feeling particularly masochistic. I do love it though- it keeps me warm in my unheated, drafty, Mexican digs. If any one wants, I will gift …