If you have ever eaten at a Mexican restaurant, you have probably had a version of Mexican rice. This tomato and spice flavored rice has become a permanent fixture in Mexican cuisine. It was not always so, however. Rice did not grow in Mexico originally. It was introduced to Mexico from the Philippines. The Spanish found that rice grew very well around Veracruz and the rest is history.
So you’ve booked a trip to New York City and you may be wondering where to eat. There are thousands of excellent places to choose from, so the experience of narrowing it down to just a few can be quite the challenge.
Next time you go for a walk in your city, have a look around you at the changing faces of today’s cities. They are doing everything they can these days to lure people into their midst and harbors, gardens, paths and restaurants are appearing all over the place.
Instead of heading to the bar, why not plan your own Cinco de Mayo blowout? It is a great excuse to indulge in delicious Mexican food, dress in colorful clothing and enjoy your favorite Mexican beverages. By planning your own party, you are in total control of the menu, the decorations, the entertainment, and the guest list.
Mexico shares many cooking methods with other parts of the world, but they do have a few that you may not be familiar with. Like you, they fry, boil, and grill. But have you ever tried a steaming bucket? Have you tried a molcajete?
It is the herbs and spices used in Mexican cooking that truly make the meal. If these ingredients were not added, a Mexican dish would not differ greatly from many others. The herbs and spices used in Mexico help make the cuisine special. It is good to learn all you can about them.
When somebody asks me to list the attributes of Manhattan, I really don’t know where to start! It’s lively, convenient and utterly beautiful; once you visit New York it will become one of your favorite places in the world.
Imagine pure white sands and a sapphire blue sea lapping against the shore; that perfectly describes the Dominican Republic. This island is well known for its visit by Christopher Columbus.
If you want to take a short break within the US, where do you start in making that decision? A lot of us find somewhere we really like and return time after time, but many, like me, love to get out there and see what our fabulous country has to offer. Unfortunately, both time and money restricts us.
Are you flying somewhere in the near future? If you are, you’re probably well aware of the fact that airline travel can be a tedious and grueling ordeal.