Saturday, January 10, 2026

Wishes for the New Year in Mexico

As 2026 gets underway, Sarah DeVries reveals the 7 things she hopes we'll see in Mexico this year.

Wishes for the New Year in Mexico

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As 2026 gets underway, Sarah DeVries reveals the 7 things she hopes we'll see in Mexico this year.

MND Tutor | Trenes

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Britain's most iconic train chugs into the spotlight to teach us Spanish, culture and a smattering of international history.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: January 10th

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Apps, approval and Akron: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?

Wishes for the New Year in Mexico

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As 2026 gets underway, Sarah DeVries reveals the 7 things she hopes we'll see in Mexico this year.

MND Tutor | Trenes

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Britain's most iconic train chugs into the spotlight to teach us Spanish, culture and a smattering of international history.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: January 10th

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Apps, approval and Akron: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
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mexican pesos and a calculator with the number 2026

When will the Mexican peso begin to behave rationally again? A perspective from our...

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After an astoudingly strong performance last year, will the peso continue to defy the odds in 2026? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
Three women eating noodles

Mexico’s golden age of ramen

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So much more than just Maruchan, Mexico has put its own, inimitable spin on an Asian classic.
A vintage black-and-white photograph from the Porfiriato era, featuring Mexican campesinos in white and with straw hats and an elderly woman carrying a large ceramic cistern in front of a Ferrocarril Central Mexicano steam locomotive at a rural station in Mexico during the nation's Porfiriato era, which followed Porfirio Díaz's rise to power under the Plan of Tuxtepec.

Mexico’s longest dictatorship in history began 150 years ago today

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The nearly 40-year rule of Porfirio Díaz shaped modern Mexico. The Porfiriato would begin with the Tuxtepec Revolution, launched on this day in 1876.
President Sheinbaum speaks into a microphone

Sheinbaum and Brazil’s Lula compare notes on Venezuela: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum discussed her recent chat with Brazilian President Lula on Friday and responded to Trump's most recent threats against Mexico.
motorcycle delivery driver

Mexico’s formal jobs market struggled in 2025, but gig work saved the day

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The job creation figures for 2025 would have been even more disappointing save for a pilot program that allowed delivery and app drivers to be registered within the IMSS, and thus be consider "formal."
Similandia in Hollywood

Discover Similandia Los Angeles, Mexico’s top pharmacy’s US flagship

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Farmacias Similares, Mexico's top pharmacy with more than 10,500 branches, has a presence in Colombia and Chile but has now broken into the U.S. market with Similandia in LA.
street vendors

Mexico City removes all street vendors from its Historic Center — for now

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The vendors will be back, but under the guidelines of a new regulatory plan designed to reestablish order and easy mobility in the Historic Center in time for the World Cup games and festivities.
President Donald Trump Speaks During Mexican Border Defense Medal Presentation in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, DC on December 15, 2025

Trump: The US will ‘now’ start hitting Mexican land targets

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President Sheinbaum reacted by declaring sovereignty a priority, but reiterated that Mexico is willing to continue working cooperatively with the United States on security issues.
An aerial view of the Oaxacan coast in Mazunte

Oaxacan coast wins a spot among Nat Geo’s best 2026 destinations

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Spectacular beaches, Afro-Indigenous cultural roots and countercultural enclaves make Oaxaca's Costa Chica a must-see destination, Nat Geo writes.
Trump, Sheinbaum

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? About that trade deficit

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas sets the record straight on U.S.-Mexico trade numbers and why calling it a "deficit" distorts the bigger picture.
Guillermo Monroy

To be 102: An interview with painter Guillermo Monroy, Frida’s surviving student

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One-time student of Frida Kahlo, artist Guillermo Monroy is now 102 years old. He spoke to MND about his passion, painting and what it means to be Mexican.
mexican pesos and a calculator with the number 2026

When will the Mexican peso begin to behave rationally again? A perspective from our CEO

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After an astoudingly strong performance last year, will the peso continue to defy the odds in 2026? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
Three women eating noodles

Mexico’s golden age of ramen

0
So much more than just Maruchan, Mexico has put its own, inimitable spin on an Asian classic.
A vintage black-and-white photograph from the Porfiriato era, featuring Mexican campesinos in white and with straw hats and an elderly woman carrying a large ceramic cistern in front of a Ferrocarril Central Mexicano steam locomotive at a rural station in Mexico during the nation's Porfiriato era, which followed Porfirio Díaz's rise to power under the Plan of Tuxtepec.

Mexico’s longest dictatorship in history began 150 years ago today

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The nearly 40-year rule of Porfirio Díaz shaped modern Mexico. The Porfiriato would begin with the Tuxtepec Revolution, launched on this day in 1876.
President Sheinbaum speaks into a microphone

Sheinbaum and Brazil’s Lula compare notes on Venezuela: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum discussed her recent chat with Brazilian President Lula on Friday and responded to Trump's most recent threats against Mexico.
motorcycle delivery driver

Mexico’s formal jobs market struggled in 2025, but gig work saved the day

0
The job creation figures for 2025 would have been even more disappointing save for a pilot program that allowed delivery and app drivers to be registered within the IMSS, and thus be consider "formal."
Similandia in Hollywood

Discover Similandia Los Angeles, Mexico’s top pharmacy’s US flagship

0
Farmacias Similares, Mexico's top pharmacy with more than 10,500 branches, has a presence in Colombia and Chile but has now broken into the U.S. market with Similandia in LA.
mexican pesos and a calculator with the number 2026

When will the Mexican peso begin to behave rationally again? A perspective from our...

2
After an astoudingly strong performance last year, will the peso continue to defy the odds in 2026? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
Protesters shout and wave Venezuelan flags in Mexico City

In the wake of Venezuela, is Mexico next? A perspective from our CEO

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What does the U.S. attack on Venezuela mean for Mexico? CEO Travis Bembenek dives into the implications.
A bearded man stares into a crystal ball

My 2026 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

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Will Mexico win the World Cup? What's next in the fight against drug trafficking? CEO Travis Bembenek takes on these questions and more in his 2026 forecast.
A view of Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City at twilight

How accurate were my 2025 predictions for Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

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How did Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek do on his 2025 predictions for Mexico? Read on to find out!
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

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Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
Canadian flag

Canada to send largest-ever trade mission to Mexico in 2026

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The Feb. 15-20 trade mission will focus on opportunities in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, information communications technology and clean energy sectors, as well as creative industries.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.98
CAD
12.92
EUR
20.92
Similandia in Hollywood

Discover Similandia Los Angeles, Mexico’s top pharmacy’s US flagship

0
Farmacias Similares, Mexico's top pharmacy with more than 10,500 branches, has a presence in Colombia and Chile but has now broken into the U.S. market with Similandia in LA.
A customer selects fruit in a market with prices displayed in Mexican pesos

Inflation hits its lowest year-end rate since the start of the pandemic

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December saw the lowest year-end inflation rate the country has seen since 2020, when the pandemic triggered an economic recession.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.98
CAD
12.92
EUR
20.92
Press raise their hands at President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning conference

Sheinbaum calls for speedy investigation into deadly December train crash: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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The president also weigned in on the case of a Morena lawmaker caught transporting 800,000 pesos into the U.S. and shared her administrations's security goals.
Mexico tiene vida organization rally

A new ultraconservative party could appear on Mexico’s 2027 ballots

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Comprising conservative businessmen and followers of evangelical churches, the self-described "pro-life" party is close to meeting the requirements to be an official national party.

Wishes for the New Year in Mexico

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As 2026 gets underway, Sarah DeVries reveals the 7 things she hopes we'll see in Mexico this year.
Holiday leftovers in Mexico

How long will the recalentado last?

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How long will your holiday leftovers last in Mexico? If you follow the proper safety protocols, you'll be surprised.
A woman riding a black horse

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

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Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
An aerial view of the Oaxacan coast in Mazunte

Oaxacan coast wins a spot among Nat Geo’s best 2026 destinations

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Spectacular beaches, Afro-Indigenous cultural roots and countercultural enclaves make Oaxaca's Costa Chica a must-see destination, Nat Geo writes.
Cross Border Xpress

Tijuana’s CBX: The ‘impossible dream’ is now 10 years old

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It took years to achieve and lots of supporters on both sides of the border, but the Cross Border Xpress connecting Tijuana and San Diego has now been open for a decade.
People walk down the beach in Cancún with high-rise hotels in the background

Flying out of Mexico? Here are the cheapest destinations in 2026

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From domestic get-aways to international expeditions, Skyscanner shares the most affordable flights out of Mexico for 2026.
Holiday leftovers in Mexico

How long will the recalentado last?

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How long will your holiday leftovers last in Mexico? If you follow the proper safety protocols, you'll be surprised.
A woman riding a black horse

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

21
Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
Protesters shout and wave Venezuelan flags in Mexico City

In the wake of Venezuela, is Mexico next? A perspective from our CEO

39
What does the U.S. attack on Venezuela mean for Mexico? CEO Travis Bembenek dives into the implications.
A bearded man stares into a crystal ball

My 2026 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

13
Will Mexico win the World Cup? What's next in the fight against drug trafficking? CEO Travis Bembenek takes on these questions and more in his 2026 forecast.
Home in San Miguel de Allende

Residency in Mexico: What foreign buyers and sellers need to know

4
Residency in Mexico, either temporary permanent, comes with a host of benefits, some of the most important of which become evident when buying or selling real estate.
San Miguel de Allende real estate listing

Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...

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Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.

MND Tutor | Trenes

A vintage black-and-white photograph from the Porfiriato era, featuring Mexican campesinos in white and with straw hats and an elderly woman carrying a large ceramic cistern in front of a Ferrocarril Central Mexicano steam locomotive at a rural station in Mexico during the nation's Porfiriato era, which followed Porfirio Díaz's rise to power under the Plan of Tuxtepec.

Mexico’s longest dictatorship in history began 150 years ago today

1
The nearly 40-year rule of Porfirio Díaz shaped modern Mexico. The Porfiriato would begin with the Tuxtepec Revolution, launched on this day in 1876.
Café Tacvba frontman Rubén Albarrán on stage in a red suit jacket

Café Tacvba frontman rips Trump and calls for a boycott of Spotify

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One of Mexico's most iconic rock bands wants its music off the world's biggest streaming portal, citing its ads for ICE and investments in the weapons industry.
Puerto Vallarta

Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta

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Depression is not uncommon during the holiday season, and just because you've traveled to beautiful Mexico is no guarantee it won't come with you.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta holiday celebrations

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Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.
Cross Border Xpress

Tijuana’s CBX: The ‘impossible dream’ is now 10 years old

2
It took years to achieve and lots of supporters on both sides of the border, but the Cross Border Xpress connecting Tijuana and San Diego has now been open for a decade.
People walk down the beach in Cancún with high-rise hotels in the background

Flying out of Mexico? Here are the cheapest destinations in 2026

0
From domestic get-aways to international expeditions, Skyscanner shares the most affordable flights out of Mexico for 2026.
Holiday leftovers in Mexico

How long will the recalentado last?

0
How long will your holiday leftovers last in Mexico? If you follow the proper safety protocols, you'll be surprised.
Bakers preparing Rosca de Reyes in Mexico

Why you should skip the ‘acitrón’ sweet in your Rosca de Reyes

0
The ingredients for acitrón come from a protected cactus species threatened with extinction. But Mexican scientists think they're on track to develop a long-term method to repopulate it.
tijuana river

Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego

2
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
The outcome of the new bilateral agreement allows Mexico more time to make its required water deliveries, though President Sheinbaum emphasized on Monday that Mexico is not handing over water that "we don't have."

Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries

5
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.

MND Tutor | Trenes

0
Britain's most iconic train chugs into the spotlight to teach us Spanish, culture and a smattering of international history.
A vintage black-and-white photograph from the Porfiriato era, featuring Mexican campesinos in white and with straw hats and an elderly woman carrying a large ceramic cistern in front of a Ferrocarril Central Mexicano steam locomotive at a rural station in Mexico during the nation's Porfiriato era, which followed Porfirio Díaz's rise to power under the Plan of Tuxtepec.

Mexico’s longest dictatorship in history began 150 years ago today

1
The nearly 40-year rule of Porfirio Díaz shaped modern Mexico. The Porfiriato would begin with the Tuxtepec Revolution, launched on this day in 1876.
Café Tacvba frontman Rubén Albarrán on stage in a red suit jacket

Café Tacvba frontman rips Trump and calls for a boycott of Spotify

0
One of Mexico's most iconic rock bands wants its music off the world's biggest streaming portal, citing its ads for ICE and investments in the weapons industry.

What’s on in the Riviera Maya in January

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From Cancún to Tulum, here's a local guide to the very best of things to do.
Puerto Vallarta

Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta

3
Depression is not uncommon during the holiday season, and just because you've traveled to beautiful Mexico is no guarantee it won't come with you.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta holiday celebrations

0
Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.

Mexico’s week in review: U.S. attack on Venezuela rattles Latin America

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In the aftermath of the U.S. strike on Venezuela, Mexico faced new challenges both at home and in the international arena.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: January 10th

0
Apps, approval and Akron: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
motorcycle delivery driver

Mexico’s formal jobs market struggled in 2025, but gig work saved the day

0
The job creation figures for 2025 would have been even more disappointing save for a pilot program that allowed delivery and app drivers to be registered within the IMSS, and thus be consider "formal."
street vendors

Mexico City removes all street vendors from its Historic Center — for now

2
The vendors will be back, but under the guidelines of a new regulatory plan designed to reestablish order and easy mobility in the Historic Center in time for the World Cup games and festivities.
Diamante Dunes Course Los Cabos

How golf sells real estate in Los Cabos

1
If you're buying real estate in the heart of Baja California Sur, chances are it's for the golf scene in Los Cabos. What's new in 2026?
Home in San Miguel de Allende

Residency in Mexico: What foreign buyers and sellers need to know

4
Residency in Mexico, either temporary permanent, comes with a host of benefits, some of the most important of which become evident when buying or selling real estate.
San Miguel de Allende real estate listing

Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...

6
Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.
Aerial view of construction on the "El Novillo" dam in Baja California Sur, Mexico

La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents

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An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
tijuana river

Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego

2
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
The outcome of the new bilateral agreement allows Mexico more time to make its required water deliveries, though President Sheinbaum emphasized on Monday that Mexico is not handing over water that "we don't have."

Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries

5
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

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Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

1
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

9
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
Canadian flag

Canada to send largest-ever trade mission to Mexico in 2026

0
The Feb. 15-20 trade mission will focus on opportunities in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, information communications technology and clean energy sectors, as well as creative industries.
Trump, Sheinbaum

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? About that trade deficit

3
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas sets the record straight on U.S.-Mexico trade numbers and why calling it a "deficit" distorts the bigger picture.
Guillermo Monroy

To be 102: An interview with painter Guillermo Monroy, Frida’s surviving student

2
One-time student of Frida Kahlo, artist Guillermo Monroy is now 102 years old. He spoke to MND about his passion, painting and what it means to be Mexican.
A woman riding a black horse

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

21
Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.

A pretty comprehensive history of Mexican Bread (and why it matters)

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Mexican bread may have come under fire recently, but the country has a longer history of baking than you might expect
Holiday leftovers in Mexico

How long will the recalentado last?

0
How long will your holiday leftovers last in Mexico? If you follow the proper safety protocols, you'll be surprised.
Bakers preparing Rosca de Reyes in Mexico

Why you should skip the ‘acitrón’ sweet in your Rosca de Reyes

0
The ingredients for acitrón come from a protected cactus species threatened with extinction. But Mexican scientists think they're on track to develop a long-term method to repopulate it.

What to cook this January

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A trio of fresh Mexican fruits is in season this January! Can, stew and blend for maximum delight, as Bel Woodhouse shares her best recipes!