By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2013 Edition Family: Cymbopogon citratus (Also known as: Barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, or fever grass Perhaps not often thought of for inclusion in a tropical garden, this is – nonetheless – an interesting and, great culinary addition as Lemon Grass is effectively incorporated in a delightful […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2013 Edition Chamaedorea elegans Family: Arecaceae ; Sub-family: Ceroxyloideae Also known as: Neanthe Bella, Bella Palm, Love Palm or Good Luck Palm This delicate little character derived its name during the Victorian era when its exotic look led it to becoming a highly favored plant for one’s parlor. As […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2013 Edition And what of she who is the operating brains behind this establishment? Rebeca has lived and worked in the US California and New Hampshire (the latter her favorite). But she had to return home to have her father, Johan, a baker and owner of Panadera La Abuelita […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2013 Edition INGREDIENTS: Tamale Filling: 1 1/4 pounds pork loin 1 large onion, halved 1 clove garlic 4 dried chile pods 2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Tamale Dough: 2 cups masa harina 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2013 Edition I find it a little ironic that I am entitling this series in Roman Numerals. A numbering system which did not recognize ‘zero’ as a number place and required a little subtraction and addition just to read an existing number (or numeral) without or before doing […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2013 Edition Kicks4Kidz delivers dozens of shoes to orphanage in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico Local High School Student’s non-profit works to make a difference in the world one pair of shoes at a time Manzanillo, MexicoThe Children’s Foundation, a U.S. based non-profit that works to bring awareness and raise […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the August 2013 Edition Wanta’ get away from most of the tourists? Looking for good, authentic Mexican seafood? Seeking a sea breeze with a great vista? Searching for a cold, sweet and potent- margarita? If so and you seek to experience Mexico at its leisure and have fun “up close and […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the August 2013 Edition (chef Emeril Lagasse courtesy of Food Network, Emeril Live) Total Time: 2 hr 45 min Prep: 30 min Cook: 2 hr 15 min Yield: 10 to 12 servings Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/oaxacan-black-mole-mole-negro-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback Sauce: 1/4 pound chilhuacles negros or guajillos 2 ounces chiles pasillas (Mexican, not Oaxacan) […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the August 2013 Edition Now just what does one write about a restaurant named after the scaly behemoth of a beast that in movie theaters anyway – destroyed Tokyo in 1954 and reeked general havoc in several ensuing sequels? Well, dining-wise, I’d encourage that one bring a monster of an appetite […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the August 2013 Edition I have been putting this series together for a number of months with the help of friends both of Anglo and of Hispanic heritage. There has arisen a discussion as to the rightfulness of the northern Mexican border, its acquisition, and placement geographically. I have found […]
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