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Two New Sotol Drinks
Sotol was featured on NPR’s Morning Edition this week and now there is some buzz about this delicious spirit. The cocktails that I have seen for sotol are fairly basic. But last night Seven Saints famed mixologist Andy Borberly (in our home town of Champaign, Illinois) created two new ones that are absolutely keepers. The [...]
Full StoryTop Ten Reasons to Travel the Copper Canyon Train
This great place awaits curious travelers now …and what a joy it is to be able to introduce our guests to its wonders: 1. Copper Canyon is so huge. 2. The Rarámuri or Tarahumara- the indigenous people. 3. The train through Copper Canyon- CHEPE. 4. The little towns – the heart of rural Chihuahua. 5. [...]
Full StoryIn our experience, the itinerary is not what you remember (2)
It is the food! The food scene in the Sierra Madres is varied and unique. There are several cultures shoulder to shoulder in the Sierra Madres- the Mexican population, the Tarahumara Indians, the Mennonites- and this makes for variety of delicious options there. Central northern Mexico- this “Norteño” area- is largely undeveloped by most standards [...]
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We were headed toward Copper Canyon in October on the first “Blue Corn Express” culinary trip. As we came into the village of Guerrero, there was a huge fair or festival. Turns out it was a Fall Apple festival so we made a spontaneous stop….a delicious treat. This “fair food” beats any such fare we [...]
Full StoryFirst Culinary Trip to Copper Canyon… Delicious!
The first ever culinary trip to the Copper Canyon area went off a few weeks ago and was a huge success. We made our first stop at Don Cuco sotol near Janos and got the royal tour, a grand lunch around the table in the family hacienda, and had the chance to pick up some [...]
Full StoryCopper Canyon cuisine on Channel 10 Philly
Christine Dimacali of Clean Your Plate in Philadelphia was recently on Channel 10 in Philly and featured one of our well known dishes from Copper Canyon and the Chihuahua area, Rajas con Crema. This dish we often have in homes there…like with our friends Jesus and Jesus in Chihuahua City. The recipe and other info [...]
Full StoryMexico Culinary Trip…with the Copper Canyon Train!
The premier “Blue Corn Express” is shaping up for next October, and I really look forward to it. The norteno foods- the cuisine of Copper Canyon- have become a passion of mine and this trip will be a full immersion into those kitchens and markets that make it so delicious. The freshness of the foods and [...]
Full StoryThe Fascinating Foods and Mexican Cooking of the Copper Canyon Area
Chihuahua foods are a cooking delight and very delicious- and cooking trips are available.
Full Story“The Blue Corn Express”…an exciting new culinary trip in Copper Canyon
Our Mexico experiences open the door for people to fully appreciate the majestic Copper Canyon and we are beginning to offer authentic food-focused trips there called “The Blue Corn Express”. (We have just posted a video of this new offering on youtube- take a look!) I am contacting chefs and schools who offer cooking classes around the [...]
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