Author Archives: marybethsf

Fast-forward update:  bowed out of the glorious retired lifestyle of golf, garden, and sun in Ohio; sweated out the hottest summer on record in Austin, TX; bumbled across the west through canyons, over mountains, along rivers and and straight into … Continue reading →

Chicago was my first point of entry back into the United States, and after 5 months straight of traveling south-of-the-border, it couldn’t have been a more fluid transition from Latin culture. An unconfirmed five-minute internet search says that there are … Continue reading →

On February 20, I started my 100 New Foods in 100 Days project, and at that time I thought it would be easy because I was traveling in a foreign country. Well, I spent 166 days traveling in Mexico and … Continue reading →

Mayan markets in Mexico and Guatemala are a lot alike, not surprising as the countries share a border that has shifted throughout history and both have climates that range from mountain temperate to jungle tropical where they can grow just … Continue reading →

Back in San Cristobal de las Casas after a stint in Oaxaca, and I’m back in the kitchen, using new ingredients I’ve found along the way, and learning even more cooking techniques from my roommate/chef. Day 36. Enchiladas con mole … Continue reading →