The past few days, I have had great meals.....but, very few vegetables. No excuse for this since I have a full kitchen. So, it was off to the mercado first thing this morning. For = $1.50 I bought 4 small avacados, two green squash, one tomato, 1 small broccoli, four carrots, and three bananas. All set. Hurried home from school to prepare my lunch of broccoli and squash. Some people need a drink as their fix .... I need my veggies. Most of the time when I travel, it is hard to find restaurants that serve enough vegetables to please me.
School went well. Monica and Alejandra did a fine job of keeping my attention. I wish that I could be in classes for another week. Finally, I think I can remember the past tense.
Sylvie delivered my fired ceramics. Surprise! They look pretty good for a first attempt. I told Walter that I would prepare a description of the Ceramics Workshop for future students so that they would be better prepared than I was.
Borrowed a book of Mexican recipes. It seems to be Vegetarian Cookbook. I spent this afternoon creating another blog with my favorites of these recipes. You can access them at http://kathysmexicanrecipes.blogspot.com/ If you like vegetarian cooking, there are some mouth watering recipes there. I plan to cook some of these for my weekend trips at Pembrook. Will also try them out with my book club friends.
Dinner at Canela, an upscale restaurant in a beautifully decorated interior courtyard. I enjoyed the Mole Poblano (chicken breast, mole, and rice). This mole was the best that I have tasted....sweet and I could taste the chocolate. Sun set and darkness ascended while we were dining. The patio was magically illuminated by lanterns and candles. Would have been even more perfect if Jo had been a Joe..... Oh well, cannot have everything.
Walking back, I was more aware than ever of the loud music everywhere. Street food was being prepared and served on every corner.....and in between. Each night, I pass someone making fried dough. It looks so light and fuffy and must taste good with the addition of jelly and other topping which is offered. I am always too full to stop for this treat. Only two more nights and two more opportunities. I am going to miss these evening walks about town.
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ReplyDeleteI would live in that market! Fresh fruit and veggies -- stir fries w/rice, salads--yum! evenings spent checking out the people from a cafe -- I do notice that people from mexico, brazil, portugal, puerto rico wear their clothes very tight. I dont know if its just that they mean to cover their skin vs. looking good? If they dont care if they have fat hanging out. I dont get it either. I wear big shirts to hide the fat rolls as well. Who knows who is right! As long as everyone is comfortable, so be it! At the rate I'm going, I may have to move there so I dont need a new wardrobe! LOL! I like your comment about Jo not being a Joe -- very clever! I love the fact that people are up and out at night vs. being couch potatoes. It's lively, so different from our lives, of course the weather has so much to do with it -- who wants to be inside when its sunny! or a warm night! U make this place sound very welcoming.... I'll miss this blog when u leave!