Showing posts with label mexico. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mexico. Show all posts
Ensenada, Mexico
We rode some horses and had a jolly good time. I always take horse excursions when traveling, for some reason or another (I used to be a horse freak, remember?) Cost about $20 for two people to ride for about half an hour, but be sure to negotiate because I know you can get a better price than that :) *All filmed on iPhone 4S
CABALLOS IN MEXICO
Ensenada, Mexico
Remember when I went on a cruise to Mexico? Here's a quick rundown on everything you can do on a cruise from live music performances and lounging at the pool to ridiculous hairy chest contests and reading or playing games at the library, a cruise ship tends to have a bit of everything to keep everyone entertained. *All filmed on iPhone 4S
MEXICO CRUISE - OVERVIEW VIDEO
Ensenada, Mexico
This Thanksgiving weekend I took a quick cruise to Ensenada, Mexico on Carnival Inspiration to shoot a mobile series of videos for a travel company reviewing all that this cruiseline entails. I will be sharing them with you shortly, but in the meantime all I have to say is I had some of the best salsa ever known to man. With a fresh squeeze of lime, I could have eaten three bowls of it. Mexico does it best.
WEEKEND CRUISE
Baja California, Mexico. The place with the perfect wave and yummiest tortillas. My husband and I headed down to Mexico after Christmas with his family. They own a house overlooking the beautiful ocean, just steps from some amazing surf. The air was crisp and the breeze was perfect. It was such a treat to be able to spend time there so close to the locals. I saw nothing but smiling faces and curious eyes on all the sweet children playing. The people never failed to give a soft smile and friendly wave followed by an, "Hola."
We spent our time there surfing, exploring, and hiking the volcano. Making the long and bumpy drive to town was well worth the carne asadas and fish tacos. Buying tortillas from the locals in the hot pink house was a dream and good for every meal. There was lots of napping, beach jogging, reading, and relaxing. I don't think anything beats a trip like this right after the busy holidays.
MEXICO
Wooo I'm back (Lisa). Sorry for my MIA status, December I was on the mainland for the first time in ages so was soaking up every bit of it with my family. Some fun news, I went to Mexico! It was rad to say the least, and I will be posting about it soon, don't you worry. And let me tell you, the tacos in Mexico are AMAZING! Eat at all the local places, especially the ones on the streets. If you're a strong advocate for the FDA laws, get over it and culture yourself ;). This taco stand in particular was located in San Quintin and I love how they cook right in front of you. They were seriously the best fish tacos I have ever had and perfect portion sizes. Drooling, seriously . . . good!
So why are tacos better in Mexico you ask?
Here is a little story . . .
As I reflect back on my travels last month, I remember sitting next to the sweetest man on the plane from Hawaii to LA. His name was Elfuego, and he was born and raised in Mexico City. He was traveling home to see his family for the first time in 3 years. Ugh, I can only imagine how hard that must be. I felt like I got to know him pretty well during our 5 hour flight and I found him to be very kind, happy, humble and a loyal family man. Elfuego works hard in Hawaii to make a living to sustain his loved ones back home, an admirable trait.
As we talked about our backgrounds, we had a long chat about authentic Mexican food and the comparisons between American Mexican food and the "real stuff." I was really curious as to what made it so good in Mexico and couldn't wait to eat everything I saw (hehe). As I asked him questions about mexican food back home, his face just lit up. I could tell that cooking was a passion of his and such a big part of who he was as a person. He was proud of his Mexican traditions and ways of cooking and it inspired me to develop the same passion for myself. So in a nut, these were his answers with his cute Mexican accent to my questions of why tacos are better in Mexico.
Because it's Mexico (of course he said that with a smile and deep chuckle).
Cooking is a process, it takes time.
Cooking is a process, it takes time.
It's something you do amongst family and friends to bring everyone together, doesn't have to be a special occasion.
You take your time, there is no rush. You give the food the time it needs to perfect its flavor (something we lack in America).
You care about what you're making and want it to be "muy bueno".
Tortillas are freshly handmade daily, nothing is processed.
Toppings are garden fresh or recently slaughtered and prepared.
They are spiced to perfection with fresh homemade salsa and sauces.
So there you have it people. Eat tacos in Mexico. And you've been warned, that green stuff on my fish tacos is not guacamole. It's super hot yumminess (not exactly sure). Good thing I love spicy! Oops :)
TASTY TUESDAY - DESDE MEXICO
HOLA!!!! Check it out, its me Lisa, triplet numero dos! A couple summers back I went on a fun adventure that just needs to be shared. If you ever find yourself in the tippy top point of Texas in the little city of Harlingen this is a must do! Venture south about twenty minutes and you hit MEXICO! Park in the lot next to the gates and you are on your way to adventure and ANOTHER country!! Easy enough. Don't forget to bring your birth certificate, ID and of course a friend!
When I was in Mexico I visited a little town called Nuevo Progreso. I was with a friend and we had a fun time exploring colorful buildings and looking at vendors of hand-made trinkets, jewelry and clothing. There were many dentist offices and bright and happy colored buildings! We bought a colorful blanket and a few pretty rings to take home. Buenos Dias!
MEXICO
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