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Cafe de Olla

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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...
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Agua Fresca de Jamaica

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There is nothing better to quench your thirst on a hot summer day than a cold glass of Agua Fresca de Jamaica.  Made from dried Hibiscus flowers, the crimson or deep magenta-colored flowers infuse the cold drink with a beautiful hue. People drink Agua de...
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CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE

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Chile Rellenos can be one of those more intimidating Mexican dishes to prepare because you want the egg batter to be light and fluffy. In this Chile Relleno Casserole recipe, you eliminate the stress and worries and simply enjoy the flavors.  What are the flavors...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SEASONING!

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Do you ever watch those food shows where a top-notch chef gets eliminated because they didn't season their food enough? Doesn't it just kill you? It doesn't matter how good their technique is, you will be chopped for not seasoning the dish.  It's true at...
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MyCajita – Discover Artisan Mexican Gifts

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The idea of MyCajita came at the right time, given our "new normal" of online shopping due to the Coronavirus pandemic.  Worried about Mother's Day or a comadre's birthday?  Not to worry.  MyCajita is an online subscription-based shopping destination supporting more than 155 artisans throughout...
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THE SPECTACULAR QUEEN MARY ROYAL SUNDAY BRUNCH

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Since we consider ourselves ROYALTY, we were thrilled to receive a private invitation to experience The Queen Mary’s Royal Sunday Brunch. Sure by the end of the #SundayFunday affair our crowns were a little tilted from all the free-flowing champagne, but we had to...
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