The Mexican St. Valentine’s Day

by Juanita | Feb 14, 2019

The roots of Valentine’s day can be traced back to ancient Rome and started as fertility festival held in mid February.  Later the church adopted the holiday to Christianize the holiday. Not much is known about who St. Valentine was and there is evidence that there...

Mexican traditions at the end of the year

by Juanita | Dec 5, 2018

Amores! This is my absolute favorite time of the year! I love the music, the traditions, my family coming over to visit, and everyone being happy and full of Christmas spirit, verdad? I remember one Christmas cuando era niña we had a huge family reunion (como hacen...

How to cook your Menudo with Juanita’s Menudo Starter?

by Juanita | Nov 28, 2018

Hola mis Reynas! Since we’ve been talking about traditions this month I’d like to continue the conversation because ya viene la hora de las posadas! In true Mexican tradition, this beautiful celebration takes place on each of the nine nights leading up to Christmas....

History of Pozole

by Juanita | Oct 12, 2018

While I know it’s fall right now, Reynas, there is never a time where pozole wouldn’t be a good meal. Traditionally, we usually eat it during weddings, celebrations and in winter, but there’s not much else that compares to the savory hominy soup with un poquito de...