I’m seriously craving some nopalitos today. Known in English as prickly pear cactus, nopales are a versatile vegetable very popular in Mexico. A good source of fiber, vitamin A, C, and other nutrients, and with only 22 calories per cup (cooked), nopales are a healthy, filling, and delicious food! Quite often you can find ’em […]
Mexican Food
Tamales – with Maseca
I’ve eaten tamales from other countries, but the traditional Mexican tamales are my favorite by far! My aunt Marisela, from Monterrey, makes the BEST tamales. I’ve even brought some home with me on an airplane before. That’s how yummy they are. Preparing tamales is often reserved for special occasions because it usually turns into an […]
Visiting Monterrey, Mexico
Monterrey, the capitol of the state of Nuevo León, is the city that I’ve visited the most in Mexico. It’s only about a 2-and-a-half hour drive from the Texas border, and about 7 hours from Austin, where my mom lives. I’ve made this trip many times, but still get excited as soon as I start […]
