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How to Make Mexican Tamales

I shied away from making tamales at home for the longest time, believing it was an undertaking so labor-intensive that it was only worth doing with the help of many, many extra hands. Turns out I was wrong—tamales, while requiring a small amount of assembly time, really aren't all that hard or time-consuming to make at all. After a few rounds of recipe testing, this version with three options for fillings will give you plenty of light, tender, airy, and incredibly flavor tamales…

Yummy, Easy, and Healthy (!) Mexican Treats

We Should Be Eating A Lot More Cactus

Cactus has been eaten in Mexico and elsewhere for generations. It's time for the rest of the world to catch up.

How to Make Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Chef Richard Sandoval of Maya Mexican Restaurant in New York shares with us his recipe for Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), the perfect dessert for the coming holidays.

A Guide to American Taco Styles

The world of tacos is hardly defined, as its elements are always evolving. Here's a snapshot of what tacos in America look like today.

What Kind Of Hot Pepper Are You?

13 Best Things To Order At A Mexican Restaurant, According To Nutritionists

A giant plate of cheese-smothered nachos topped off with sour cream, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and globs of guacamole is sexy, sure, but you may not feel so hot a few hours after eating it.

6 Things You Never Knew About Tequila

¡Arriba, abajo, al centro, pa' dentro! If you’re Mexican or you’ve been to Mexico, you’ve probably heard this fun way of saying cheers, usually before taking shots of tequila. Its loose translation “up, down, to the center and inside” mimics those exact gestures with a glass. But did you know that tequila is actually meant to be sipped, not slurped down in one quick guzzle?

7 Scientific Reasons to Drink More Tequila

We know tequila can make us do some crazy things, but did you know that this Mexican beverage can do some awesome stuff all on its own? From benefiting diabetes to giving us fuel for the future, science takes this drink to a whole new level. Nothing says hola to summer quite like a some tequila—and we’ve got some scientific reasons to say salud!

3 questions about tequila, answered

Can tequila actually be good for you? A food historian debunks some myths and explore some little-known aspects of the Mexican spirit that’s become a global phenomenon.

Designing a Lounge Room That Works For You

Submitted by Jason Horton on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 18:44So you've moved into your new home and are anxious to get to grips with creating your perfect living space. Where do you begin? Apart from the kitchen, the lounge is where you’ll probably spend the most time, so it needs to be right for youLounge Room PurposeIt’s all very well leafing through a magazine and finding a decór style that you love, but is it going to be practical? Write down…

Comfort and durability are key to a living room makeover

Transitional style and subtle patterns shake up a traditional living room in Milton.

9 Things to Know About Tequila That Will Make You a Better Drinker

Homemade Mexican feast that beats shop-bought kits hands down

Kitchen Cabinet: Proper, authentic Mexican food that’s quick to make and delicious to eat

Essential Kitchen Gear: What Chefs Say You Need

When it comes to essential kitchen gear, chefs all have the favorite tools — from special blenders to knives. Get an instant-read thermometer!

Know Your Tequilas: A Breakdown

A brief history of tequila and a look at different types of tequilas.

Drink Tequila Stay Thin? Booze Benefits Of Sugars Found In Liquor

Time to raise your glass, and prepare the lime as drinking tequila may help you fight obesity and type 2 diabetes. The results were found after a group of researchers in Mexico discovered the health benefits of agave which is the sugar found in tequila. The study was used on mice, and what was found was that the mice fed agave ate less, and had lower blood sugar levels. So while moderation should always be kept in mind when consuming alcohol, it is…