It doesn’t take a whole lot of arm twisting to get me to agree to spend a week at a Mexican resort. The fact that it was Pastry Week at Villa del Palmar was an added bonus that turned the trip into something extra special. Celebrity guests included host Jonathan Bennett (Cake Wars, Mean Girls), […]
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Authentic Caesar Salad Recipe from Caesar’s in Tijuana, Mexico
Did you know that the Caesar salad came from Mexico? Yes, this popular salad got off to a great start in Baja California during prohibition, when many US citizens were crossing the border into Mexico to enjoy legal drinking, gambling and other types of fun. There is a bit of a controversy over who originally created […]
Mercado Hidalgo – Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
When I travel, I don’t usually shop for the typical souvenirs. I don’t need more ‘stuff’ to collect dust. However, we do eat food and food items are generally what I end up bringing home from my travels. Tourist areas can be fun, but I love to shop and experience things that the locals do. […]
Norte Brewing Company – Tijuana, Mexico
Are you a craft beer aficionado? Now you can get your fix south of the border. Norte Brewing Co. is located in the central downtown area of Tijuana. After walking through a parking structure and going up in an elevator, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The view from the floor to ceiling windows was […]
Del Oro Chocolate Factory Tour – Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is well known for their chocolate production. The cultivation, processing and exporting of raw cacao and other cocoa products is a large portion of their economy and they do it well! Much of their chocolate makes it’s way to the US and Europe. When I was in Puerto Plata, I took the […]