But it’s not business as usual as owners negotiate new standards and protocols after nearly four months without any income.
Stories by Janet Blaser
Served with a big salad, pasta makes a lovely summer meal
Loaded with fresh veggies, a little exquisite cheese, some snipped green herbs, and cooked al dente, the flavors can really shine.
Honey is fun to work with in sauces and dressings—but buyer beware
Make sure you are buying pure, raw, unadulterated, uncooked and unfiltered honey that contains the healthy components you’re buying it for to begin with.
Horchata is a rice-based drink that pairs well with spicy food
Making horchata is more complicated than you’d think and is a little time-consuming, but the result is eons better than horchata made from a packaged mix.
To go or not to go: how the virus has affected expats’ travel plans
Some are going to travel come what may but others are waiting and watching to see what happens in the next few months before deciding to travel.
You can use salsa verde on all kinds of dishes and it’s easy to make
Top chefs around the world use green sauce on seared scallops, poached eggs, grain bowls, roasted salmon and all kinds of grilled meats.
Restaurant starts food pantry for needy citizens. Now it’s a permanent food bank
Mission of volunteer-based organization in Puerto Vallarta is “to make sure everyone has food on their table.”
Cabbage is good for more than just cole slaw or salad
Sauté it with a spicy sausage or chorizo for a breakfast scramble, venture into fermentation with a Salvadorean relish or bake it slowly with rich cheeses.
Mexican-grown apples are small but flavorful and crunchy all the same
I have to say that apples – reliably crisp, sweet/tart, juicy – are one of the things I really missed when I moved to Mexico.
In a Oaxaca town known for textiles, making face masks seemed natural
Over 2,000 coronavirus masks have been distributed to 18 locations in the state through an international network of donors and seamstresses.
From salsas and smoothies to margaritas and muffins: it’s mango time
They’re plentiful, cheap and delicious and healthy too, being low in calories, high in fiber and antioxidants, with generous amounts of vitamins A and C.
Helping hands: expats open their hearts to support Guanajuato food bank
Betsy McNair saw people going through the dumpster every day hoping to find food or something to sell. She decided to do something about it.
The iconic poblano pepper can be stuffed just like any bell pepper
Their shape and mild flavor make poblanos perfect for stuffing, as in Chiles en Nogada, a complex dish traditionally served around Mexican Independence Day.
Fluffy, flavorful Swiss chard omelette is stupendously delicious
The simple chard and potato-filled omelette was cottony-light, so tender in the mouth and so unforgettable.
The simple potato is full of wonders; it simply needs to be understood
Potatoes, seemingly a common and innocuous vegetable, are actually full of wonders when understood and prepared properly.
Healthy black beans are found in many traditional dishes
Beans in general, and black beans in particular, are extremely healthy foods, high in antioxidants, zinc and fiber.
Quarantine cooking: some substitutions for when supplies run out
Here are some substitutions for those occasions when you’re in the middle of a recipe and realize you don’t have any baking powder, or not enough eggs.
Jicama is a versatile vegetable but make sure it’s fresh
Inside it looks like a potato, but is sweet, crispy and juicy, like a firm pear. Serve it fresh in a salad or baked in the oven.
A social media survey finds most expats are paying workers to stay home
While the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the world, changing life as we knew it, expats in Mexico have a unique set of problems to deal with.
Some Easter fare to enjoy while going crazy at home
Even if you can’t get together in person, you can at least prepare a lovely meal and share the recipes and a toast in a video call with those you care for.
For cooks in quarantine, try these video cooking classes and shows
If you like to cook and quarantine is giving you more time to do so, there is a world of cooking shows out there and YouTube is the place to find them.
Open the gates of heaven with these sweet basil recipes
In ancient Egypt and parts of Europe, people believed basil would open the gates of heaven and ensure a safe journey.
Stocked up and nowhere to go: the kitchen as comfort zone
With the cupboards laid in with enough food and basics for several weeks, it’s time for hearty grounding dishes and decadent sweet things, writes Janet Blaser.
Sheet-pan dinners (and one dessert): a cinch to prepare
For something easy and delicious with minimal prep and cleanup, try ‘sheet pan’ dinners – roasting meats, fish and vegetables on an oiled cookie sheet.
Prepping your pandemic pantry for coronavirus: self-quarantine essentials
Whether or not the coronavirus affects your community, we can all individually prepare for the likelihood of restrictions in travel and gatherings.
