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Dia de los Muertos at Mayahuel
Written for Señor Ernesto Delgado
Dia de los Muertos – the Day of the Dead – it’s origins trace back hundreds of years to an indigenous Aztec festival dedicated to the Goddess Mictecacihuatl. In Aztec mythology, the Goddess was the Queen of the Underworld. Her role was to carefully watch over the bones of the dead and preside over the ancient festivals in honor of those who were no longer in the living world.
Prior to Spanish colonization of Mexico, the celebration was held..
Sunday Supper at the Ranch – Farm to Fork Event
Written for Señor Ernesto Delgado
The romance, joy, camaraderie and beauty of a local ‘farm to fork’ event in Sacramento will take place this year at the Pegasus Riding Club in Wilton. The annual Sunday Supper at the Ranch dinner is planned for Sunday, October 11th.
Join Mayahuel for this wonderful event which features some of the finest local cuisine served in a pastoral setting to benefit Project Ride.
Sunday Supper at the Ranch is Sacramento’s premiere Farm to Fork..
Fine Tequila is Like Fine Wine – How to Taste Tequila
Written for Señor Ernesto Delgado
Fine Tequila is very much like fine wine – and should be tasted in a similar manner.
Soils, weather and elevation produce very different, and distinct tequilas. Tasting tequila is something to be savored, and understanding the process will help you truly have a memorable experience.
In the valley lowlands of Jalisco, the days are hot and nights can be very warm. The soil is loamy, dark and volcanic. Tequilas produced from Agave grown in the..
Dishes from México City to Sacramento
By CYNTHIA MORENO
cmoreno@vidaenelvalle.com
SACRAMENTO
Some of México’s oldest, finest and most recognized traditional dishes like the chile en nogada not only produces a savory taste of fine spices and decadent sweets on the palette, but also carries along a significant piece of history.
Just ask La Señora Bertha Graciela Medrano Ríos who was born in Michoacán, México and raised in México City acquiring the skills and methods used to prepare some of México’s most..
Arte and Mezcal
Why does art and Mezcal make sense together?
Creating art, whether it’s sculpture, drawing, murals or carvings, is an expression of beauty, passion and the sensual nature of life. Gourmet chefs understand that art plays a huge role in food – combining flavors and textures as well as the presentation. Wine makers understand the passion and romance of winemaking – from the vine to the complexity of aromas and flavor, and even the art of the label.
So it is with Mezcal.
Erick..