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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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 Mexico. The company sent us the “SALUD” box knowing we […]
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With the Super Bowl in the rear-view mirror, it is time to turn off football and turn on a sexy dessert. Valentine’s Day is upon us, but this recipe for Tequila Poached Pears with a Cactus Pear Coulis cannot be restrained to the short month of February. Poaching pears is a surprisingly easy affair and […]
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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 […]
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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Every year hundreds of new cookbooks are unleashed on the unsuspecting public, causing mayhem with mysterious ingredients and panic attacks when you realize your bookcase has reached critical mass. So you dig your way out of last year’s fads, wiping away a layer of dust, realizing that somehow you own a copy of the shittiest […]
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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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A young chef is making some noise at Del Frisco’s Grille, a sleek steakhouse, nestled among the busy shops on Lake Blvd. in Pasadena. Chef Angel Flores has mastered the steak, but has worked with creating a menu offering a gourmet selection of creative, amped up American comfort classics, like the earthy truffled mac & […]
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I had been reading about local chefs and restaurants serving fruit-infused tequilas and mescals and immediately started to think about how I can use that flavor in a dessert. That was the inspiration for this Tequila Roasted Mango Fool Dessert. A fruit fool (or foole) is a traditional English dessert made with custard and pureed stewed […]
Continue ReadingToday is National Tequila Day, a wonderful reminder to enjoy a tequila beverage. Sure it is mid-week, but who cares?! A margarita would pair nicely with your Taco Tuesday menu for dinner tonight. Here’s a margarita recipe we featured a while back that is sure to get you singing to Chente tonight. Grapefruit Margarita Yields 2 […]
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