Story and Photos by DaRel Christiansen Recipes: Ophelia’s Chiles Poblanos Rellenos (Stuffed Chiles) Cebollas (Pickled Onions) Ophelia’s Salsa de Habanero Samuel’s Cerveza Habanero (Beer with Habaneros) Caldo de Camarón (Shrimp Soup) Filete con Ajo de Mojo (Fish Filet with Garlic) Pescado Frito con Mojo de Ajo (Whole Fried Fish) Shrimp Ceviche (Shrimp Cooked in Lime) Isla Mujeres (Island …
The Magnifient Moles of Oaxaca
Article and Photos by Patrick Holian Recipes: Mole Coloradito Mole Manchamanteles Oaxacan Black Mole (Mole Negro Oaxaqueño) Oaxacan Chichillo (Chichillo Oaxaqueño) Rice Mole (Mole de Arroz) Perhaps we should start with the name, mole. No, I am not referring to the small, furry mammal with beady eyes, although I imagine the editor would expect me to ingest such vermin. …
Los Cabos: Where Land Ends and Fire Begins
Cabo means “cape” in Spanish, and it is part of the name given to two cities at the end of the Baja California peninsula, separated by 20 miles of beaches and resorts. Cabo San Lucas is referred to as Cabo, whereas San Jose del Cabo is referred to as San Jose. Cabo is the one most tourists and people think of; …
Chasing Chiltepíns, Part 2
by Kraig Kraft High Altitude Sightings and Punchless Peppers Authors note: In part one of this two-part story, here, I explain the rationale behind the trip and introduce my Ph.D. research. This part documents the end of the trip and brings more questions than answers. As I mentioned in the previous installment, I went to Mexico in …
The Habaneros of Yucatán
Habanero Growing Systems Article and Photos by Dr. Tomas Gonzalez Estrada Edited by Dave DeWitt Editor’s Note: Dr. Gonzalez is a researcher and habanero breeder at the Scientific Research Center of Yucatán (CICY) in the city of Merida. The center, in addition to habanero research, investigates and improves the cultivation of other crops as well, including coconuts, coffee, bananas, and …