The El Charro Café in Tucson, Arizona claims the prestige of inventing the chimichanga. Supposedly, a worker dropped a king sized burrito into a deep fryer and accidentally began to let a Mexican curse word slip out but caught herself as there were children present. She changed what she had started to say mid word, […]
Why Does Guacamole Turn Brown? Like apples, avocados have an enzyme that reacts with oxygen in a process called oxidation. Luckily that means the part of the avocado directly below the surface is protected from oxidation. That’s why if you’re storing your guacamole in the fridge, you can usually scrape off the brown layer on top […]
February 14th is celebrated in Mexico as El Dia del Amor y la Amistad, or “The Day of Love and Friendship”. The holiday has been embraced by Mexicans and enriched with their unique traditions and expressions of love. In Mexico, Valentine’s Day is not just a holiday for couples to celebrate their love, but also […]
If mashing up a batch of guacamole is one of your favorite pastimes, this list was created for you… yes, you.
Find four new favorite recipes for standout Mexican dips in this tasty breakdown.
Consider this: Vanilla ice cream bathed in a crispy coating topped with decadent sauce and whipped cream. Learn how to make your own deep fried ice cream at home!
Just like croissants, empanadas are a very versatile dish that can be filled with practically anything!
They say variety is the spice of life, which is why you probably don’t order the same thing from the same restaurant again and again. It is also why you try new products, buy new ingredients, and use new recipes. Why should it be any different with your Thanksgiving meal? It’s time to take a […]
The Day of the Dead is right around the corner. This Mexican celebration takes place November 1st through the 2nd. During the Day of the Dead festivals in Mexico, families celebrate and welcome the deceased into their homes. They decorate alters and grave sites with food, flowers, alcohol, trinkets, and sugar skulls. These gifts are […]
So you’re on the hunt for the perfect bite-sized Mexican snack. Well, it just so happens that we’ve found three amazingly satisfying Mexican finger foods that’ll have your taste buds begging for more.