By The Path to Citizenship series on the April 2020 Edition The War of Reform (Spanish: Guerra de Reforma) in Mexico, during the Second Federal Republic of Mexico, was the three-year civil war (1857–1860) between members of the Liberal Party who had taken power in 1855 under the Plan of Ayutla, and members of the […]
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By Hannah Hoskins on the April 2020 Edition Layers of bread, spiced sugar syrup, raisins, and almonds are baked together in this Mexican capirotada, which is traditionally served on Good Friday. Ingredients ✓ 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar ✓ 1 1/4 cups water ✓ 2 cinnamon sticks ✓ 4 1/2 cups French bread, cubed ✓ […]
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By Manzanillo Sun on the March 2020 Edition The process of making these tacos may seem a little daunting, but trust me when I say they are 100 percent worth it. And the pork for these tacos would normally be slowly cooked for hours so, actually, you’re welcome. If you don’t want to make your own […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the February 2020 Edition Ingredients Recipe serves 40 ✓ 350g unsalted butter ✓ 100g icing sugar ✓ 3/4 teaspoon salt ✓ 220g finely ground almonds ✓ 4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract ✓ 375g sifted plain flour ✓ 5 tablespoons icing sugar for rolling Directions Prep:45min › Cook:15min › Extra time:1hr […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the December 2019 Edition Ingredients ✓ 8 large EGGS ✓ 8 small corn tortillas, 6-inch diameter ✓ 4 tsp. butter, divided ✓ salt and pepper ✓ 2 cups prepared refried pinto beans, warmed ✓ 1/2 cup tomatillo or green salsa ✓ 1/2 cup tomato or red salsa ✓ 1/2 cup […]
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By Path to Citizenship Series on the November 2019 Edition In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Jose Guadalupe Posada began creating engraving and etchings to illustrate the newspapers of the day called broadsheets. His prints of skeletons doing everyday jobs are still called Calaveras today. Posada was the first to sketch the skeletons wearing […]
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By Friends of Mexican Animal Welfare on the November 2019 Edition When it comes to spaying and neutering (fixing), misunderstandings abound. This is particularly true to the Mexican culture. Owners worry that ‘fixing’ their pet may cause undesirable side-effects. Nothing could be further from the truth! Here are a few of the most common misconceptions…. My female […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the August 2019 Edition Use Requeson (Mexican ricotta) and a variety of other Mexican cheeses to make these craveable croquettes. Serve them with a sweet and smoky chipotlehoney salsa. Yield: makes 12 Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes For the Chipotle-Honey Salsa: ✓ 4 plum tomatoes, cored ✓ 1 garlic clove, peeled […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the July 2019 Edition Hibiscus Tea Concentrate ✓ 3 cups filtered water ✓ 3/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers ✓ 1/4 – 1/2 cup sweetener of choice (or to taste, could use 1/2 agave, 1/2 cane sugar) For 2 Margaritas ✓ 5-6 ice cubes ✓ 1/2 cup hibiscus tea concentrate ✓ 1 […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer on the June 2019 Edition Graham Cracker Crust ✓ 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs ✓ 1/4 cup sugar ✓ 1/4 cup butter Pie Filling ✓5 egg yolks ✓1 cup sweetened condensed milk ✓1/2 cup Key Lime juice (about 5 medium limes) ✓1 teaspoon grated lime rind Blue Heaven Restaurant Key Lime […]
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