El Gasolinazo… another golpe to the poor in Mexico.
Today we’re talking petroleum. Or, in the words of old Jed Clampett, Black Gold. Texas Tea. Oil. Or as it is known where you and I use it, gas. Gas […]
Matzo Balls in Mexico? For Rosh Hashana? Ask Pati Jinich…
One of the first members of the Board of Directors for my foundation was a Mexican, American, Baptist, Catholic, Agnostic, Jew. I never knew back then that like America, Mexico has a lot of people with incredible mixed backgrounds. As some call it… Mestizaje. I came across this great read from […]
Getting Schooled in Oaxaca…
Understanding the roots of the ongoing teacher unrest in this Southern Mexico state We all saw it coming. From the first day, it was a train wreck. A bad marriage? Nope. A horrible business deal? Not a chance. A get rich quick scheme? Not even close. What we are witnessing […]
NOM 199. A direct assault on the world of mezcal…
To highlight NOM 199, and how many in the industry known as “Traditional Mezcal” are standing in unity against it, we’re spending the entire week bringing you some of our mezcal news and views. Some of our most popular posts are part of our 5 Mezcals You Need to Experience […]
Is NOM 199 the Biggest Threat to Traditional Mezcal? Maybe so…
It’s the big day. You’ve been practicing for months and now the race is about to begin. Leading up to the start of today’s race, you received lots of encouragement. […]
Ensenada, Water and “Rationing Measures”
A recent article on water and Baja California included this choice morsel… “Ensenada, the only municipality in Baja California that does not receive water from the [Colorado] river, has been […]
Tomatoes, Strawberries and Despair… All a Product of Agribusiness in Mexico
Recently the federal government of Mexico made an agreement with farm labor activists in the San Quintín Valley of Baja California Norte to subsidize their daily income. After a series […]
Chocolate and Art… together in Los Angeles this weekend!
“There is no border when it comes to Mexican-American culture.” Those are the words of famed Mexican artist Roberto Gil de Montes. Gil de Montes is a long time friend and mentor to Los Angeles based artist Roberto Munguia. I’ve known Roberto Munguia for over 20 years, literally since he […]
Viva Oaxaca! Are the daily bloqueos and the perpetual plantón taking their toll?
I have to admit, I’m worried. I was in Oaxaca in the summer of 2006 when the teachers strike erupted in violence and paralyzed the city. It was a blow from which the city is just now starting to recover. As I work and travel in the area, I am […]
Congratulations Guelaguetza Restaurante!
We want to congratulate the Lopez Family and their restaurant, Guelaguetza Restaurante, for being honored by the James Beard Foundation with the American Classics Award. The Award recognizes great regional restaurants that “are treasured for their quality food, local character, and lasting appeal.” L.A. Times food critic Jonathan Gold wrote: “At […]
