Today we’re going to talk about canned tuna. Yes, fresh tuna is available but many of us have a special place in our hearts for a good tuna salad sandwich.
Stories by Janet Blaser
Expat 101: moving to Mexico is best done with some preparation
When I moved to Mexico 13 years ago, I felt like I was well prepared. Yet it was still a bumpy (though often amusing) ride until I felt comfortable.
Always keep a bowl of limes at hand to use in all kinds of dishes
Limes have become such a standard part of my regular diet that I forget how “exotic” they are. They’re cheap, plentiful and used in every kind of dish.
At the market, grocery shopping becomes an enjoyable experience
Since I moved to Mexico, grocery shopping has become one of my most enjoyable activities. In fact, the local mercado, or market, is just a hoot.
Do you worry about those unrefrigerated eggs? Don’t
There’s so much that’s different about eggs here in Mexico, starting with how they’re stored unrefrigerated.
Look for different flavors and textures in the many varieties of papaya
Some papayas taste like a vanilla pear, but with a softer, almost melt-in-your-mouth pillowy feel; others are more firm, with more melon-like flavors.
Try cooking with fresh coconut: it’s plentiful, inexpensive, healthy and delicious
Adapting recipes to incorporate local ingredients can often lead to discovering surprising and delicious dishes and combinations hitherto unimagined.
Life in Mexico seems normal until you consider how little it costs
From medical care to basic utilities to dining out, the cost of living is unbelievably low in Mexico.
