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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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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AL PASTOR TACOS

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Looking for a vegetarian recipe with tons of flavor? Roasted Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos will satisfy and hit all the notes we look for in a taco. AL PASTOR SAUCE It’s all in the sauce. The recipe has four guajillo peppers and two tablespoons of Anchiote...
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INSTANT POT BARBACOA RECIPE

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The Instant Pot Barbacoa recipe delivers on all fronts: fork-tender beef in a warm and savory red chile sauce. The succulent barbacoa is perfect alone with some rice and beans or to fill a flour tortilla for a burrito or use as a beef...
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Mexican Citrus Turkey Brine Recipe

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Roasting a turkey can be intimidating. It's big and gorgeous, but can also be tasteless and dry if you don't handle with care. Below is a recipe for a Mexican Citrus Brine that will infuse your turkey with flavors of oranges, lemons, limes, garlic...
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Ensalada de Nopalitos Recipe

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Every so often I crave a fresh salad with a mixture of flavors and textures. Nothing can beat a homemade Ensalada de Nopalitos. In our journey this year to eat healthier, this dish is one of our favorites.  You can't go wrong with...
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