When kids have trouble with attention, self-control and social skills, eating out as a family can be challenging. But whether it’s a nice meal or a quick bite, dining out has real benefits, too. Eating out encourages flexibility. Many kids don’t like...

It’s a shame that the sweet treats of Mexico are not nearly as well known as the land’s savory dishes, because this country as so much “sugar” to give! (And it’s not at all only about sugar skulls, which are available during only a short season every year.) As...

If you grew up, as did many Americans, on ice pops made of just colored sugar water, but  then one day tried a paleta chock full of real fruit, you will know what I mean when I say that the Mexican-style popsicle is a revelation. Mexico may not have been the...

Many Mexican recipes will call for fresh meat, produce, and pantry items found in practically any American supermarket. Others, however, will require a visit to a locally-owned Hispanic grocery—or at least the international aisle of a large supermarket—for...

Onions and Garlic Let's start with the most common flavors you may find in Mexican food. First, there is garlic. It comes fresh, in a jar or in powdered form and is used in many recipes. Salsa, taco seasoning, and Spanish rice are just a few recipes that...

History on the Michelada A Michelada became popular back in the 1940's when people began to mix beer with salsa or hot sauce. They are said to be comparable to a Bloody mary which is why, in Mexico, they're considered good hangover remedies. There are many...