Growing up as a child, our parents would always reminded us to be proud of our Mexican culture and cherish our traditions, food was no exception. In our household, holiday gatherings were never small and preparing the family meal was an all team effort. Food was always the main attraction at our family events and it was an all day celebration. There were no shortcuts to our meals, everything was made from scratch. Over time the family grew and time…
Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico during the chilly days of November 1 & 2. But the colorful cultural tradition is slowly being celebrated in the United States. In fact, you’ll see many items from fashion to culinary treats being sold in nearby stores. I even seen Day of the Dead cookies at Starbucks recently. What is Dia De Los Muertos? So for those who aren’t aware of the holiday, Dia de los…
Once again I am traveling to Mexico City, this time for pleasure. But this won’t be an ordinary vacation, this time I visit to enjoy the beautiful Mexican culture of Dia de los Muertos, known as Day of the Dead. Of course that would also include foodie experiences that I will capture on my next post. As I started my research for Day of the Dead celebrations and activities, I came across so many to choose from that I reached…