Dash of Spice and Life

In Mexico “Tortas” are another way to eat a fast meal, with a little more punch to it than only a taco. This Mexican sandwich is usually accompanied with some type of protein or a mix of different proteins, refried beans and some type of vegetable that can range from lettuce, tomato or avocado and […]

It has become a big personal battle for me. Should I blame my nutritionist who biased me against creamy dressings when she highlighted the humongous amounts of calories they contain? No, the explanation is plain, simple and all about the taste: I enjoy a salad with crispy lettuce and feel the dressing just kills it. […]

Just as the thermometer needle starts working its way up this summer I always have a craving for a Mexican “agua de sabor” (fruit juice translated “water with flavor”) or frozen “paleta” (popsicle). Mexicans love to drink a refreshing fruit juice at any time or bite into a frozen popsicle made of natural fruits. There […]