Posts in: Mexico

Crispy, Sugary Churros: Get Them While They’re Hot!

Everyone knows that a properly-made churro is a thing of beauty: The way I see it, it’s all about ratio. It has to be mostly crispy on the outside (the ribbed, stick shape is the perfect vehicle for this), a little bit creamy on the inside, overall a tad chewy,…

Mexico City’s Amazing (and Crazy) Mercado de la Merced

The Mercado de la Merced is the largest market in the second largest city in the world (think of it as 18 million mouths to feed). It’s a feast for the eyes and as you approach the market you encouter a riot of noise. As Joe puts it about his…

Fonda El Refugio’s Ant Egg Tacos: Hell, Yes!

This post is written by Joe. (And posted by me.) When it comes to Mexico, our chef Telmo is a great traveling companion. While I say stupid things like “foamo” when asking for frothed milk for my coffee (it made sense to me), he speaks impeccable Spanish and never gets…

What Happens In San Miguel …

The last time I was in San Miguel de Allende, I was going through a divorce. It was my first Christmas without my boys and my parents had thought that it would be good for me to get away from it all, so they bought me an airline ticket to…

The Beautiful Drive to San Miguel de Allende

From Atotonilco, we drove to San Miguel. What a beautiful drive.