Recipes, Seafood and Shellfish, Wanderlust
After seeing a wonderful Frida Kahlo exhibit in St. Petersburg Florida, I purchased The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo: A Novel, a fictitious tale written by one of Mexico’s most celebrated new novelists, F. G. Haghenbeck. If you’re not familiar with Frida’s life story, which is filled wi[...]
Wanderlust
Thursday is THE DAY to set aside for shopping when you are visiting or staying near La Penita, Mexico. Every Thursday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, this little village springs to life as people comes from miles away to shop for local goods and crafts at Tianguis Market. In this open-air market, yo[...]
Breakfast and Brunch, Recipes, Wanderlust
Another delicious Mexican breakfast whipped up by our mamasita, Virginia. The eggs in Mexico are super fresh, you can tell by the beautiful color of the yolks. Named after the house it was created in, these spicy black beans with fried eggs, served over a corn tortilla, was the best way to get re[...]
Wanderlust
Let me start by saying – we’re here for the legendary Mango margaritas! Ok, that aside…. Your senses will surrender to the enchantment of a day spent at Chacala Villas. I knew I was in for a treat the moment I saw the front gates. Hmmm, what’s this? We were announced and the [...]
Wanderlust
Dinner at Xaltemba Restaurant and Gallery in La Penita is an excellent choice for sharing a romantic meal for two while vacationing in Nayarit, Mexico. The energy of this place is as vibrant as its owners – Roberto Gil de Montes and Eddie Domingo. As you enter Xaltemba you will find a bar to t[...]
Wanderlust
Time for an afternoon stroll along the beach of Rincón de Guayabitos, with its fine sand and colorful homes and hotels. You’ll find an array of food as vendors walk the beach with all kinds of tempting treats: fresh coconut, chili rubbed pineapple, donuts, grilled shrimp and coconut bread to [...]
