Spicy Viva México Meatballs

Spicy Viva México Meatballs

Mary Mata January 27, 2012

When I first saw this recipe from my beloved cookbook “The Meatball Shop cookbook,” it really caught my attention. So, this time, instead of taking the subway downtown to the […]

Farmers May Continue Feeding Antibiotics To Healthy Cattle

Mary Mata January 3, 2012

By Barry Estabrook The Food and Drug Administration has done everything in its power to prevent you from reading this post. Just before the holidays, the agency charged with protecting Americans’ […]

Ropa Vieja: Braised Beef

Mary Mata October 14, 2011

One of the best things about cooler weather is the fact that I can make hearty one pot meals- including my favorite: ropa vieja. The name, which translates to “old […]

Gringas, Tacos With Cheese

Mary Mata October 12, 2011

Every mexican has his or her own favorite and trusted taco stand or taqueria, the one he/she has been going since a kid and has become a classic among family […]

Tacos De Alambre, Or, Mexican Kabobs

Mary Mata September 9, 2011

By Melissa Pitts Weekends are meant for grilling and the debate about this recipe was quite entertaining for me. For those in the northern part of Mexico, alambre would be […]

Machacado Con Huevo

Mary Mata September 7, 2011

While I am no fan of eggs I’ll admit, I am alone in my house in those feelings. This dish is the easiest ( and I’m told tastiest) meal. It’s […]

Quench Your Thirst with…Menudo?

Mary Mata September 14, 2010

You may or may not have seen this video before, but regardless, it’s always good for a laugh — especially if you’ve ever eaten menudo!

My Journey Towards Mexitarianism

Mary Mata August 29, 2010

Sara Inés Calderón writes of her back-and-forth battle with becoming a vegetarian and continuing to embrace her Mexican culture and home city of San Antonio, Texas.