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Coctel de camarones ‘Acapulco’ – Shrimp cocktail Acapulco-style

Posted on December 11, 2012 by albatz

Coctel de camarones ‘Acapulco’  was the fave dish from my class on the cooking of Oaxaca/Guerrero regions of Mexico. I could just imagine eating this while lounging under a palapa on Caleta beach in Acapulco and knocking back with una … Continue reading →

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gifts from Mexico to the world

Posted on July 11, 2011 by albatz

Found on the wall in an obscure corner of the National Palace in Mexico City: This plaque lists both the Spanish and the Nahuatl words for various indigenous plants. Roughly translated it says, ‘the world owes to Mexico: corn, beans, … Continue reading →

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Batz guacamole recipe

Posted on May 19, 2011 by albatz

Into a bowl put: •2 perfect ripe avocados, peeled and pitted. Rinse and reserve one of the pits; apparently it stops the guacamole from turning brown… •6 cloves of garlic squished in a garlic press •couple shakes of Tabasco •salt, … Continue reading →

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