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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Parades At Night- No sun- MORE FUN!
These were my Facebook comments from the eve of 112th December 2012 – I hear a noisy procession on the street- drums and singing; cheering voices and fire works; they are celebrating The Great Lady of Mexico- La Virgen de Guadalupe. ~~ Wow.. we just ran outside into the night to see what the noise looked …
A Guest at the Table
miel es dulce pero un arce no es una abeja Ruler of the back garden. A walk down the boulevard suddenly became lunch at this sweet, nay romantic place called La Casa del Desayuno. The plan was to take a walking break and have coffee, but Hugo felt it would be more polite to order food. This …