Feature Post LIVE LOVE & EAT in SAYULITA- A Recipe for Blistered Shishito Peppers
March 20, 2019 sayulitablog 0Comment
Recently I was shopping at our Friday Mercado here in Sayulita with my son-in-law, who is a great professional chef. We were at the vegetable stand where there are numerous Asian grown veggies, as well as many others. Alex became so excited when he found a bowl of green and red Shishito Peppers. He bought all that they had at the Mercado! Being that I had never even seen or heard of these peppers before, I was very curious to see how he would prepare them. I had all the ingredients he needed to prepare these awesome little peppers. I just loved the result, and they are simple to prepare with only five ingredients!
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Feature Post LIVE, LOVE, & EAT in SAYULITA- A Recipe for Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
March 5, 2019 sayulitablog 0Comment
Although I constantly see recipes for Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes, I had never made them before. But with my husband’s 70th birthday coming up in just two days, I decided to give them a try! They came out perfectly and taste so yummy that I knew this was a keeper, and a recipe I just had to share with you. All the ingredients are available here in Sayulita, so you have no excuse not to make them! You will be so happy that you did. The batter can be made up to two days in advance, so invite some friends over for an afternoon tea and dessert. This recipe is so easy to make and such a delicious treat!
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Feature Post LIVE, LOVE, & EAT in SAYULITA- A Recipe for Vanilla Cake with Buttercream Frosting
February 20, 2019 sayulitablog 0Comment
This past week I had a catering order in Sayulita for a special birthday cake. The husband wanted a vanilla cake with a buttercream frosting and said that if I could make it for him, he would be a hero in his wife’s eyes, as it was her birthday. I had never made either a vanilla cake, nor buttercream frosting before, but decided to give it a go! After lots of research the result was a most delicious cake. I was very proud of how yummy and beautiful this cake turned out, and I knew that I just had to share it with you here today. A friendly warning: the French buttercream icing I made uses a lot of butter...after-all, the icing is called BUTTERcream for a reason. I realize that this recipe may be a bit complicated for many of you, but I can guarantee that if you do make it, you will thank me!
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Feature Post LIVE LOVE & EAT in SAYULITA- A Recipe for Lime Mousse
February 14, 2019 sayulitablog 0Comment
Have you ever tried baking when the humidity is very high? Many recipes come out just fine, but many other recipes just won’t work! Today I had one of those “just won’t work” attempts. I really wanted to make Cheese Gougeres (French cheese puffs), but the humidity of 95% got the best of me, or shall I say, got the worst of me! The cheese puffs simply would NOT puff up. Thus, I was scrolling through some of the recipes I had saved that I knew would work…humidity or not. Lime Mousse is such a wonderful and refreshingly light dessert, I knew I had to make it! I chose lime rather than lemon, because limes are a basic staple in every Sayulita tienda. The result was so yummy, I knew that I just had to share the recipe with you. I am hoping that you love it as much as I do; this could be the perfect treat to enjoy with your loved ones on this Valentine’s Day!
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Feature Post Meet Ramses Manneck & Tony Galea of Mar Plata Restaurant, San Pancho
February 7, 2019 sayulitablog 0Comment
Mar Plata Restaurant in San Pancho, which first opened its doors in 2005, is known for its interesting fusion of Mexican, Argentinian, and Belgian cuisine served in a unique and rustic setting. With a variety of menu items, from steak and seafood to pasta, and specialty house-made craft cocktails, Mar Plata Restaurant is not what most would expect to find in San Pancho, just minutes away from Sayulita. I ask the head chef, Ramses Manneck, and lead mixologist, Tony Galea, to tell me more about the restaurant & their experiences in the industry.
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Feature Post LIVE, LOVE, & EAT in SAYULITA- A recipe for Spinach Feta Ham Muffins, a Breakfast Quiche
January 31, 2019 sayulitablog 0Comment
I have been looking for a delicious HEALTHY breakfast idea for quite some time now, and I finally found it it! SPINACH FETA HAM MUFFINS are so yummy that I have to share the recipe with you! All the ingredients are available here in Sayulita, so there is absolutely no reason not to make them. Invite someone over for brunch and really impress with this delicious dish!
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Feature Post LIVE, LOVE, & EAT in SAYULITA- A Recipe for Deconstructed Chili Relleno
January 8, 2019 sayulitablog 0Comment
Chili Relleno is one of my most favorite Mexican dishes, and they are so easy to make here in Sayulita, as the poblano peppers are available at almost every tienda in town. The traditional chili relleno is a stuffed pepper that is breaded, deep fried, and smothered in a red sauce. My friend Susana was here last week, and she introduced me to her version; it is a deconstructed chili relleno with a lovely soufflé topping and a delicious homemade salsa verde. I just knew that I had to share this recipe with you today!
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Feature Post LIVE LOVE & EAT in SAYULITA- A Recipe for Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
January 1, 2019 sayulitablog 0Comment
I LOVE COOKIES: peanut butter, shortbread, chocolate chip, etc.; there are so many possibilities! Today I want to share with you the most delicious cookie recipe: PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS. All of the ingredients for these cookies are available here in Sayulita, perhaps with the exception of the Chocolate Kisses, which you can always find at Mega. I can just visualize you sitting on your Sayulita patio enjoying these cookies as an afternoon delight with a glass of very chilled Prosecco or an ice cold glass of milk!
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Feature Post Here’s why Sayulita’s El Atazcon Restaurant is our Family Favorite
December 24, 2018 sayulitablog 0Comment
Munching and snacking my way around Sayulita, I stumbled upon El Atazcon Restaurant. While I only planned for a quick bite with the family, I ended up chatting and dining my way well into the evening, while filling four little tummies. When it was time to leave, the whole family was smiling from ear to ear. Needless to say, we have been returning again, again, and again. El Atazcon Restaurant is sure to become your new favorite spot for traditional Mexican cuisine in Sayulita.
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Feature Post LIVE, LOVE, & EAT in SAYULITA- Recipe for Asiago Twists
December 19, 2018 sayulitablog 0Comment
How does the song go? “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” Well, here in Sayulita it’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, too! The firecrackers have started booming. I wonder why they go off at 6:00 a.m.? The only answer I have is “well, after all, it is Mexico!” I thought it would be appropriate to share a holiday recipe for my next few columns. Do you remember those old fashioned dinner rolls that we would have with our special Christmas dinner when we were younger? I made some this morning and they came out great; they are so easy and fun to make. If you spread them thick with butter, you will see why I am including this recipe with you. They are oh so yummy and also a recipe that is traditional and stands the test of time.
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