The weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter. These are the first signs of the approaching winter season. Before long, we’ll all be wearing cozy sweaters, sipping warm coffee by the fireplace, and sleeping in within thick blankets. Wintertime in Hispanic cities such as El Paso also brings about the delectable aromas […]
Mexican food is popular because of the many spices it includes. When people think of Mexican food, they immediately associate these dishes with spiciness, but that’s not all that Mexican cuisine has to offer. Mexican food is beyond spicy—it’s flavorful, simply put. If you’re looking for spices to make your Mexican cuisines more authentic, you’ve […]
Chorizo is popularly used in Mexican and Spanish dishes and that’s because chorizo can be used in many forms for many dishes. Chorizo is seen most in breakfast dishes because of the various spices and blends that it comes with. Eggs, beans, potatoes, the possibilities of cooking with chorizo are endless! Sometimes, chorizo is rarely […]
With the warm weather rolling around and sunlight for hours on end, there’s nothing better to do than spend time outside with family and friends. What are some of the main things people like to do in the summer? Cookouts and parties! If you’re looking for new foods to cook this summer, you’ve come to […]
The diversity in Mexican cuisines goes far deeper than you can ever imagine. There is an endless amount of dishes in Mexican culture, all of which are popular all over the world! Mexican cuisines are highly requested because they are perfect for all kinds of events and occasions. Whether you’re throwing a party, having family […]
Every culture has its traditions. During the holidays, those traditions come out guns-a-blazing, as the families across the world come together to celebrate. In the U.S, where a melting pot of cultures exists, many of these traditions are often blended with others, creating a whole new tradition. Tex-Mex cuisine is a good example of a […]
Ok, well maybe you don’t want your guests to drop dead. Especially not as we move out of a global pandemic. It’s just an expression! But let us pretend that you are about to have a dinner party or a small get-together with your closest friends, or maybe even just your family. You’re thinking about […]
Like many traditional cuisines, Mexican food is a blend of various sources. For the most part, Mexican food has a mix of indigenous and Spanish influences. Like the people themselves, the characteristics of the food comes from its history, natural resources, popular crops, and a mixture of native and colonizing cultures. The three staples of […]
Eat it in the afternoon wrapped in a soft flour tortilla or have it in the evening with a spicy green chili sauce, or even as a chip dipped in salsa. If you’ve grown up in the Southwest you’ve heard the word before and have likely eaten some version of the dish. If you’re not […]
If you’ve lived in Texas long enough (especially in the city of El Paso), you’ll know that people do not consider “Tex-Mex” and “Mexican” one and the same. When it comes to crafting Mexican dishes, there are specific ingredients and foods used to give it that extra kick of authenticity. If you’ve been searching for […]
