What is Tepache? Tepache is a lightly fermented, effervescent pineapple drink, perfect for cooling off in the summer heat. It’s a distant cousin to kombucha, drinking vinegars, and shrubs, with an even more distant relation to cider. But what exactly is tepache? It’s a (slightly) sparkling drink made from discarded pineapple rinds that have been […]
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Nothing beats a warm cup of creamy, thick vanilla Atole when it’s cold outside. This traditional Mexican hot beverage is a staple in many homes. We are blessed that we live in a city where vendors in street carts are selling cups of Atole on street corners. Below is a simple, traditional recipe for Vanilla […]
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A beautiful, vibrant hue of magenta pink tantalizes your eyes while the flavor of Prickly Pear Agua Fresca quenches your thirst and delights your tastebuds. That’s the only way to describe the Mexican-style beverage. Prickly Pears are the fruit of nopales cactus. They come in a variety of shades from deep red to greenish-white. The […]
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Cafe de olla is life. You may think that is an exaggeration, but you probably haven’t seen me in the morning. we are a coffee household. We have an old fashioned drip coffee maker, an espresso machine when we’re feeling fancy, a French press for lazy weekends, and a (gasp) Keurig for instant coffee when […]
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The headline says it all! It’s National Margarita Day — time to break out the cocktail shaker. We have tamarindo candy and tamarindo paste. Why not a tamarindo margarita? The sweet and sour flavor of the tamarindo pairs wonderfully with Azuñia Tequila to create a flavorful cocktail. Go to the frozen section of your local market to […]
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Society Culinaria on behalf of Cacique. All opinions and the recipe are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands we love. The other day I heard on the radio Jimmy Buffet’s famous song, “If you like Piña Coladas.” It’s one of those tunes where you know all of […]
Continue ReadingIN A SEA OF MORE MAN BUNS AND BEARDS THAN WE’D EVER SEEN IN OUR LIVES, we discovered one of the best industry conferences in the country – the 14th Annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. This is THE premier professional cocktail festival. Azuñia Tequila flew us out to Louisiana to explore the […]
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HoneyForHolidays #CollectiveBias There are so many people, places and events packed into the few weeks we call “The Holidays,” including Las Posadas. The modern-day celebration of Las Posadas is a sort of reenactment of Mary and Joseph going […]
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This is part of a sponsored campaign with [ yellow tail ]. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines, 16 C.F.R Part 255. The long Labor Day Weekend is upon us and boy do we have a refreshing drink for you! [yellow tail] […]
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This is part of a sponsored campaign with [ yellow tail ]. However all opinions expressed are my own. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines, 16 C.F.R Part 255. What an incredible week of news we’ve had in the United States. Historic. And, now with the Fourth of July […]
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