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La Lotería Ain't Your Grandma's Mexican Bingo!
La Lotería Ain't Your Grandma's Mexican Bingo!
I had seen those Mexican Bingo images everywhere. The Drunk, The Mermaid, The Crown, The Heart, etc. Cute and silly and there are a helluva lot of them. Except for... Read more...
Day of the Dead Symbols and Meanings: Marigolds, Skulls, and Papel Picado
Day of the Dead Symbols and Meanings: Marigolds, Skulls, and Papel Picado
Every fall, something magical happens across Mexico - and increasingly, around the world. Families gather, altars glow, marigolds bloom, sugar skulls smile, and somehow... the boundary between the living and... Read more...
The Virgin of Guadalupe Story: The Miracle That Endures
The Virgin of Guadalupe Story: The Miracle That Endures
Every December 12, millions of faithful pour into Mexico City, many crawling on their knees for the final stretch to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It’s not just... Read more...
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Mexican Independence Day: The Ultimate Guide to September 16th Celebrations & Authentic Decorations
I recently picked up a very old novel called "Captain from Castille", thinking I was in for some swashbuckling adventure. What I got instead was a brutal education in just how... Read more...
Nacho Libre: Wrestling with Comedy, Heart, and Mexican Culture
Nacho Libre: Wrestling with Comedy, Heart, and Mexican Culture
Why Jack Black's Stretchy Pants Comedy Became a Cult Classic That Still Slaps In the world of comedy films, few have the unique charm and quirky appeal of 2006's Nacho Libre.... Read more...
Cinco de Mayo, the US Holiday Sponsored by Margaritas and Cerveza
Cinco de Mayo, the US Holiday Sponsored by Margaritas and Cerveza
The Actual Story of Cinco de Mayo   Cinco de Mayo has always been a great excuse to get together with friends, enjoy Mexican food, and drink margaritas. For years,... Read more...
Crafting Dreams in Mexico: My Feature in the 'Artisan Joy' Spotlight Series!
Crafting Dreams in Mexico: My Feature in the 'Artisan Joy' Spotlight Series!
Hola and hello! I hope everyone is staying warm out there in TexMexlandia!! This little announcement might warm your heart anyway: I was recently asked to interview with the fine... Read more...
The Guadalupe–Reyes Marathon: Mexico’s Most Festive Time of Year
The Guadalupe–Reyes Marathon: Mexico’s Most Festive Time of Year
The Guadalupe–Reyes Marathon is a fabulous example of Mexico’s uniquely joyful—and deeply religious and cultural—holiday season. Beginning on December 12th (Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe) and ending on January... Read more...
Dia de los Muertos - "I was not forgotten..."
For an understanding of the basics of Day of the Dead, please consider reading our Day of the Dead Symbols and Meanings blog post before reading this... For years, I've built a traditional Día de los Muertos altar to honor pets, friends, and family members who have passed, but 2023 was very different for me. I hate to start on a bummer note, but my dad died from a COVID-related/Parkinson's disease-related combo on October 27, 2022. Obviously, celebrating his life on November 1st and 2nd, 2022, felt like a bit... Read more...
Handmade pasta tiles with Allison Nevins of TexMex Fun Stuff.
Pasta Tiles Handmade in Mérida, Yucatán, México
Follow me to the most famous pasta tile factory in México. Mosaicos La Peninsular – These beautiful European imports became a Yucatecan tradition, and are now made by hand in Mérida,... Read more...
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The Art and Meaning Behind the Huichol Ojo de Dios (God’s Eye)
Y'all probably know that I am a big fan of Mexican Pueblos Magicos and of Papel Picado. The one town that puts these together well is Sayulita, Nayarit just north... Read more...
My favorite amazing Mexico instagram feeds
Amazing México Instagram Feeds You Should Follow
Eighteen amazing México Instagram feeds you should follow have given me an escape from my 'shelter-in-place' lifestyle that feels like it's never going to end. Even though I'm sheltering in... Read more...