Americans Try Mexican Candies

Admittedly, there are some strange flavors, but many have won me over. What's your favorite Mexican Snack or Candy?

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Caldo de Rata

File this one under "Fear Factor Food":


Caldo de Rata, anyone?






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John Gray's Kitchen Celebrates their 10th Anniversary with Locals' Discount!

John Gray's Kitchen is celebrating their 10 year anniversary by offering a 15% discount to locals!

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Florida Restaurateurs Find Culinary Inspiration in Puerto Morelos

Most of us have a 'Mexican' restaurant of choice in our local communities.  However, to most folks, 'Mexican' food is synonymous with burritos, hard tacos, and variations thereof smothered in cheese and sour cream.

Puerto Morelians know that 'Mexican' food isn't exclusively what's being served at our local Tex-Mex restaurants.

In fact, the cuisine of Mexico is so diverse that UNESCO has recognized some region's cuisine on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list -- a first for regional foods.

In the Yucatan, the foods are likely to be a mix of seafoods, along with chicken and pork -- and often sin queso (without cheese).

Floridian Restaurateurs recently purchased Los Antojitos in Panama City and visited Puerto Morelos while researching Mexican Seafood Dishes. Their goal was to offer their customers more than cheesy burritos, and it worked! They've been the #1 Mexican restaurant in their area for 5 years.  You can read about their experience here.

Speaking of food in Puerto Morelos --- What's your favorite dish?  Your favorite restaurant?





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Taste of Playa -- Another Fantastic Year!

We just got back from the 3rd Annual Taste of Playa event, held in Playa del Carmen's Parque Fundadores. 

We have been all three years -- and each year the event gets better and better.

Once again, I have filled myself to the gills and may not be able to consume any additional food for several days.

Great Time.  Great Food.  Great Friends.

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Taste of Playa is Today!

It's fun and yummy!  40 of Playa del Carmen's restaurants will be giving us a sampling of their best!  This event is a great way to learn about new restaurants in Playa's ever-changing line up of eateries!

We'll see you there!!

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Reminder: Taste of Playa is Sunday!

Just a reminder that the Taste of Playa is tomorrow, Sunday.  It's a "Must-Do"!

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Amber Pierce-Schulz is the Broker/Owner of Mayan Riviera Properties, specializing in Puerto Morelos Real Estate and Puerto Morelos Vacation Rentals. We are members of AMPI and Federally Certified Realtors.

Rustika, A New Puerto Morelos Restaurant

There is a new restaurant, Rustika, in Puerto Morelos.  Have you tried it yet?

They are just opening and planning to have live music on the weekends.  

They have shared their info and menu with us to help spread the word about their opening!  I am looking forward to trying it!

It is located on the south end of Av. Javier Rojo Gomez -- between the Mayan Handicraft Market and the shipping pier.

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Amber Pierce-Schulz is the Broker/Owner of Mayan Riviera Properties, specializing in Puerto Morelos Real Estate and Puerto Morelos Vacation Rentals. We are members of AMPI and Federally Certified Realtors.

Attention Foodies! Taste of Playa and the Cancun Food & Wine Festival!

Attention all Foodies!

Remember that the Taste of Playa International Food Festival is right around the corner!! 

November 20, 2011

AND...

The Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival is coming up!

March 15-18th

This event is going to be HUGE!
Over 30 Celebrity Chefs from 7 Countries!

Anyone Hungry??

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Martha Stewart's Show in Mexico City

Photo Credit: Martha's Blog

Martha Stewart recently filmed a show in Mexico City! 

Here is the link to the show and video online.

Here is the link to Martha's Blog post about her Mexico City trip with lots of great photos!

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Amber Pierce-Schulz is the Broker/Owner of Mayan Riviera Properties, specializing in Puerto Morelos Real Estate and Puerto Morelos Vacation Rentals. We are members of AMPI and Federally Certified Realtors.

Hot Peppers! A funny story...

Puerto Morelian, Jim Kaszynski
Photo Credit: Jim Kaszynski

Puerto Morelian, Jim Kaszynski, recently posted a great story about nearly dying from a hot pepper here in Puerto Morelos. 

The Yucatan is home to some pretty spicy peppers, including the king-daddy-of-them-all --- the Habanero.

After being here any length of time, we all have a similar story to tell of unknowingly biting into what seems like a fiery death. 

How 'bout you?  What's your "hot pepper story"? 




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Puerto Morelos Update

Hello All!  It's been awhile!

Finishing up the dog days of summer and town is pretty empty.  It is not unusual for this time of year to be 'muy tranquilo' as this is the time that we tend to catch up on our annual rainfall.  However, if you are looking for a great time to come down when it isn't busy, September/October and May are the best!  Let us know if you want to head down for a quick trip!  We've got great last minute deals on Puerto Morelos Vacation Rentals!!

In other Mayan Riviera Properties news:  We've added Long Term Rentals and Commercial Rentals to our website.  If you have a long term or commercial property, please let our Rental Manager -- Laura Lecchi [Laura@MayanRivieraProperties.com] -- know and she'll be happy to add you onto our website!

As some of you know, our family headed for the hills on a much-needed break this summer and had a wonderful time.  Caden is back in school and is in the first grade.  He attends the bilingual school, El Papelote, in Playa del Carmen.  We are very happy with their system, and Caden really enjoys his class.  I may be finding Easton a preschool play group.  If I do, I'll relay the info for any moms out there who might be interested.

There is a great new aerial tour of Puerto Morelos and its surrounding areas.  Check it out by clicking here.  Be sure to use the menu in the top left corner to see the various regions.

Local author Jeanine Kitchel has just re-released her book "Where the Sky is Born" in a ebook edition for $9.99.  It's one person's adventure in settling in Quintana Roo, with Puerto Morelos playing a starring role.

There is also great news for Tequila Lovers!  Don Julio is celebrating their 70th birthday and has introduced the world's first Anejo Claro Tequila!  I am often asked about tequila and which is a good one to buy for a gift.  I always recommend Don Julio.  It is a great quality at a reasonable price.  I haven't tried the new Anejo Claro, but will have to do so soon!

For the last few weeks Josh and I have been on a cleanse diet and are feeling exceptional.  As a part of the diet, we are not eating glutens, dairy, or refined sugars.  I thought I would pass on the info that I have regarding foods that I have found to accommodate special diets.  Despite my initial skepticism, I have found lots of products -- alternative grains, agave sweetener, alternative grain flours, and raw nuts in Cancun.

One great store is called "Greenery", which is located in the Plaza Peninsula on Bonampak Avenue.  The Plaza is just a block or so before you get to the Plaza Las Americas Mall.  Greenery offers lots of organic foods, breads, and alternative grain flours.

I was also surprised to find a lot of good options at CIM.  CIM is located in Market 23 -- tucked into the corner near the supermarket San Fransisco de Assis.  I have always went to CIM for my baking supplies, but I found out that they have quinoa, quinoa flour, almond flour, raw nuts, and more!

I haven't managed to track down any millet or buckwheat.  If anyone knows of where to locate it, I'd be greatful if you'd share the info by leaving a comment on this blog post!

MexGrocer.com, whom I've mentioned in the past, is a great place to find your favorite Mexican foods when you aren't visiting Puerto Morelos.  They have a great blog with yummy recipes and great how-to articles.  They just posted a good one about Roasting, Peeling, and Freezing Chilies -- just be sure to click on the link at the end of the summary to view the full article.

I recently received an update (Thanks Karen!) about the Miami-Yucatan Ferry.  They had hoped to be operational in 2011.  It doesn't look like they are going to make that deadline, but the project is not shelved.  They are still working diligently and hope to begin offering services in 2012.  I'll keep you posted if I hear any further updates...

On a parting note, I have been taking riding lessons and loving it!  We recently had a show in Bonfil, an area between Cancun and Puerto Morelos.  If anyone is interested in riding, the barn as excellent lesson horses, affordable rates, and speak English.






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1st Annual CANCUN FOOD & WINE FEST

Save the Date!!  March 15-18,2012

The first annual Cancun Food & Wine Fest has been announced.

Check out the website for more info:  http://www.cancunwineandfoodfest.com/

Sounds YUMMY!!

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Four Cookbooks Left! Hurry Over and Buy One!!

We have 4 Cookbooks left in the office!  Please stop by and grab one, if you don't have one yet!!  $20 USD or 250 pesos!!

The proceeds go toward improvement projects at the Puerto Morelos PreSchool & Kindergarten.

Here is a progress report on items being completed with cookbook funds: 
"The completion of the security wall around Franciso L. Mandero, kinder school, would not have been possible without the support of the following sponsors: Les Webb of Magna Pro Printing, Cancun, Dave Schafer of Citizen Printing, & El Mundo Para, Puerto Morelos.Thanks to those who supported the cause by buying " Sharing Recipes with Friends in Puerto Morelos ".
~ Marg Cunningham

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Great Recipe: Mayan Achiote-Marinated Chicken Cooked in Banana Leaves and Served with Pickled Red Onion

Photo Credit: MexGrocer.com

Thought I would pass along this great recipe for one of my favorite Mayan Dishes.  It was featured on MexGrocer.com, which is a great website to get your favorite Mexican foods, utensils, and accessories from abroad!

Click Here to View the recipe.

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