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Mexico. Search for: Looking for Something? MexGrocer.com Blog Latest News on Mexican Food, Grocery Brands, Authentic Recipes and Culture from Mexico. MexGrocer.com Blog Latest News on Mexican Food, Grocery Brands, Authentic Recipes and Culture from Mexico. Share Archive Rosca de Reyes is a Mexican Tradition December 10, 2021 December 10, 2021 1 Loves 88051 Views Rosca de Reyes, a Mexican tradition and religious holiday En Español The Rosca de Reyes, or ring-shaped Rosca de Reyes is a sweet round, cake or oval shape Mexican bread, decorated with slices of crystallized or candied fruit colors. The King cake is also called: biscuit, cake or sweet bread to celebrate the three kings. … Read More Share Archive Blog en Español News Rosca de Reyes Tradicion Mexicana December 10, 2021 December 10, 2021 1 Loves 73538 Views Rosca de Reyes, una gran tradición Mexicana y fiesta religiosa For English La Rosca de Reyes, roscón o rosco de reyes es un pan dulce festivo en forma redonda u ovalada, adornada con rodajas de fruta cristalizada o confitada de colores. Los Roscones de Reyes tambien se denominan: biscocho, pastel o pan de dulce para … Read More Share Blog en Español Pan de Muerto en celebración del Día de Muertos October 5, 2021 October 2, 2021 1 Loves 17054 Views La tradición de celebrar el Día de Muertos el 2 de Noviembre nos trae muchos recuerdos y nostalgia a todos los que tenemos raíces latinas y especialmente quienes son de origen Mexicano, ya que nuestros antepasados vienen celebrando este día, lleno de nostalgia, cultura prehispánica y tradiciones por muchos siglos. El saborear un Pan de … Read More Share Archive The Day(s) of the Dead October 5, 2021 September 28, 2021 1 Loves 6031 Views This uniquely Mexican and Central American holiday features celebrations of family and friends to honor relatives and close friends who have died. The holiday occurs on November 1st and 2nd and is closely connected to the Catholic celebration All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2). The Day(s) of the Dead traditions … Read More Share Archive Sugar Skulls for Dia de los Muertos October 5, 2021 September 25, 2021 1 Loves 7916 Views October is finally here and it’s time to make sugar skulls! You can learn how to make them right at home and decorate them yourself, or you can buy them pre-made. This fun and festive Mexican folk art is a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tradition. The decorated sugar skulls are used … Read More Share Archive Chiles en Nogada, a Mexican Tradition September 3, 2020 September 3, 2020 1 Loves 45707 Views Chiles in Nogada are very popular in Mexico during the month of August and September a Mexican tradition coming from Puebla. The name comes from the word Nogal meaning walnut. This Mexican recipe is made with poblano chiles filled with picadillo (ground beef with spices), topped with a walnut based cream sauce and garnish with … Read More Share Archive MexCocina Mexican Independence: Stuffed Poblano Chiles in Walnut Sauce September 3, 2020 September 3, 2020 1 Loves 16404 Views This magnificent dish of Stuffed Poblano Chiles in Walnut Sauce, was created in the city of Puebla by the nuns of the Santa Monica Convent in honour of the triumphant arrival of General Agustin de Iturbide, when independence from Spain was finally attained in 1821 after some not so easy negotiations with General Vicente Guerrero … Read More Share Archive In the Mood for Swiss Enchiladas May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020 1 Loves 18811 Views As we all know enchiladas are usually made with a chile-based sauce; enchiladas rojas with tomatoes, enchiladas verdes with tomatillos, enchiladas de mole with mole, and so forth. These enchiladas however, not only have a cream-based sauce, and the chile is just a flavoring, but are also baked! Things have changed very much since I … Read More Share Archive Zucchini Flower Soup for Mother’s Day May 6, 2020 May 6, 2020 1 Loves 8309 Views In many parts of the world, including the United States, Mother’s Day is celebrated the second Sunday of May. In Mexico, since 1922, May 10 was declared as a special day to celebrate Mothers. From this date, all day on May tenth, no matter what day of the week it is celebrated on, it’s MOTHER’S … Read More Share Archive Churros Con Chocolate May 19, 2021 February 21, 2020 1 Loves 12331 Views Once you’ve had a bite of this delicious, fried treat dipped in rich chocolate…you’ll never look at churro carts the same way again. Until three years ago, I had never known what a real churro was. Or that it is traditionally dipped in chocolate. My experience with churros had always been the theme-park version– carts … Read More Share Archive The Mole Sauces of Oaxaca February 21, 2020 February 21, 2020 1 Loves 8794 Views When people think of Mexican moles they usually conjure up the chocolate-laced moles of the state of Puebla. But Puebla is not the only state in Mexico with a reputation for moles. Oaxaca, in the south, lays claim to seven unique moles–and dozens and dozens of variations. Susana Trilling, who owns the Seasons of My … Read More Share Archive Holiday Tamales, Part 1 November 22, 2019 November 22, 2019 1 Loves 10011 Views My friend Gwyneth Doland writes in her book, Tantalizing Tamales: Although we don’t know for sure the exact origin of tamales we can see from pots and carvings that, for the ancient Mayans, tamales were their daily bread. (The word comes from the Nahuatl tamalii and tamal is the correct singular form, but tamale is … Read More Share Archive MexCocina News Granny Smith Apples Covered with Tamarind and Chili Candy September 20, 2019 September 20, 2019 1 Loves 53136 Views These are perfect snacks to enjoy during your favorite games on TV! Are you tired of the classic recipe for apples covered with chocolate? Maybe not, but now with the Zumba Pica Forritos (5 pieces per box) you can take your favorite Granny Smith Apple and cover it with natural tamarind candy and chili or … Read More Share Archive The Ultimate Mexican CandySnacks Buffet September 20, 2019 September 20, 2019 1 Loves 14994 Views Whether you’re celebrating a party or a get together to watch your favorite game on TV, we bring you a new concept of creating the Ultimate Mexican Candy and Snacks Buffet for your guests. A buffet as it’s defined, is a system of serving meals in which food is placed in a public area where … Read More Share Archive Blog en Español 16 de Septiembre, Independencia de México. September 6, 2019 August 29, 2019 1 Loves 599873 Views El 16 de Septiembre de 1810 fue el día en el que se consumó la independencia de México, la cual puso final al dominio Español. A consecuencia de éste acto que desencadenó una gran pasión mexicana se celebra la noche de el 15 de Septiembre el famoso Grito de Independencia”. Esta celebración por lo general … Read More Share Archive The Benefits of Avocado May 24, 2019 April 9, 2019 1 Loves 6602 Views Beyond being delicious, Avocados (the main ingredient in guacamole, in case you didn’t know) are pretty nutritious. It packs a lot of calories, but eaten in moderation, it can be a healthy, and lip-licking delicious, eat! Check out just a few of the health benefits below: Avocado is a rich source of healthy fat. What … Read More Share Archive Cream of Jalapeño Soup with Chicken May 24, 2019 January 11, 2019 1 Loves 10166 Views Soups and stews are my favorite fall dishes, and since the temperatures in Albuquerque have dropped 20 to 25 degrees, I’m getting ready for the autumn soup season. Chicken, jalapeños, and half and half make a perfect start! Cream of Jalapeño Soup with Shredded Chicken Here is an innocent-looking soup that is hotter than it … Read More Share Archive MexCocina Spiced Tomato Juice Chaser for Tequila May 24, 2019 January 10, 2019 1 Loves 106214 Views Photo Credit: Banderita by Cristiano Oliveira There are many versions of the popular sangrita, a chaser for a straight shot of tequila. It is common in Mexico City to serve premium...