Firstly, what is a capirotada? Capirotada is very similar to a pudding that is made with bread dipped in piloncillo (sugar in its most natural state), with ingredients such as cinnamon, cloves and sheets of aged cheese, at least in its most traditional preparation. Contrary to the Mexican dessert as we know it today, which has a sweet touch that contrasts with the cheese and other ingredients, this dish...
erbena Jamaica del Pasado is an annual traditional event held at the plaza in Ajijic and it has been going on for over a century. Today, this beautiful tradition is all about doing things the old-fashioned way. You will find a wide variety of typical foods and drinks from the region such as tamales, sopes, tacos, pozole, fruit punch, atole, and more, all served on clay plates and cups instead of...
When you think of Spring break you probably think - college students going all out on a wild week of debauchery in some touristy beach town. But in Mexico, it is also very much tied to the Catholic celebrations during Holy week and Easter. School is out for two weeks and it is a time to take the whole family out on vacation. Even though the beach is a typical destination, many nationals come to...
Charros What comes to mind when you think of the Carnival? You probably think of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras or Brazil’s Carnival, right? But if you ask someone from Ajijic, they will tell you two main things - Sayacas and flour, lots and lots of flour. The origins of the Sayacas has many versions. That it originated in Ajijic, that much is true. But what on Earth are Sayakas? They are, mostly...
