cinco de mayo–a celebration of mexican culture
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture. Travel to Puebla Mexico and see where the Battle of Puebla was won by the Mexican army on May 5th, 1862.
Tagged: Guadalajara
more great mexican chocolate
Traditional chocolate in Mexico has always been coarse and less sweet than chocolate from other parts of the world. But that is changing. As I explained in this post featuring Que Bo! Chocolate from Mexico...
Exploring Tlaquepaque
The brighter the colours, the more I tend to love a place. Tlaquepaque, Mexico, won my heart the moment I arrived, with its vibrant hues and spirit, and its warm hospitality. I had a whirlwind tour...
rediscovering cacao with AMO Cacao
I had the pleasure of visiting two completely opposite types of chocolate shops while I was in Guadalajara, Mexico. It was really interesting to see how each makes their chocolate products and the contrast...
Guadalajara: Mexico’s city of art and culture
I’d been wanting to visit Guadalajara for a very long time. As a writer and lover of the arts, I had long heard of the artistic appeal of this Mexican city–home to 1.5 million...
