Monthly Archives: August 2008
Before and After
It’s been a busy week in la casa de Joy, as we prepare for a tropical vacation to …Oh wait, that’s right! We frigging live in the tropics! Well, OK, as we prepare to go to Puerto Vallarta this weekend, … Continue reading
10 Great Reasons to Visit Mexico City
Mexico City often takes a verbal beating from Americans as a place no one would ever want to spend on a vacation. From what I’ve heard and read, yes, there was a time when the city was a hellish cacophony. … Continue reading
Filed under Condesa, entertainment, food, Life, Mexico, photos, Travel, xochimilco
My New Favorite Word: Chocolatería
(Flickr photo by Senor Lebowski) Oh, chocolatería I could sing your praises all day. Cho-co-lah-tay-reeah. That word — and everything it stands for — is so thoroughly lovely and lyrical. Just saying the word, I can almost smell the fresh … Continue reading
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Recently Discovered: Awesome New Blog Guanabee
So, after I introduced my readers to El Compayito, a Mexican hand puppet who is serving as a sports correspondent for the Olympics (yes, you read that right) I noticed a new blog linking to me: Guanabee. It’s awesome. Witty, … Continue reading
Filed under entertainment, journalism, Life, Mexico
No Minifaldas, Por Favor: Groups in Mexico Condemn Miniskirts
Oh boy. I’ve already discussed racial issues this week — do I really want to go here? Here goes: Another eye opener. I’ve seen two news stories this week about how bad miniskirts are for women. First, a university in … Continue reading
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Spain’s “Slant-Eyed” Photo Controversy – Nothing New in Mexico City
So, apparently Spain’s men’s Olympic basketball team posed for a photo, as The New York Times describes, while “pulling on the skin behind their eyes to make it look as if they were Asian.” To Americans, this may seem shocking … Continue reading
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El Blog de Joy Celebrates 100,000 Page Views
OK, before I get too excited, that’s actually quite small change in the world of the internet. So much so that I haven’t even bothered to host ads on my blog. Still, I can drink to that, right? Y gracias, … Continue reading
Filed under Life, Mexico, photo essays, Photography, photos, Travel, Uniquely Mexico Moments
Mexico’s Olympics Coverage: My God, What Is This?
Last night, during coverage of men’s gymnastics (the only thing on the Olympics worth watching besides men’s swimming), Televisa’s sports correspondents came on to chitchat about the competition — just like sports anchors would do in the U.S. But then, … Continue reading
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Ever Tried Dragon Fruit or Tree Tomatoes?
Neither had I, until this weekend. Our local mercado — Mercado Medellin — specializes in tropical and South American fruits. So, whenever we go, I like to purchase a couple of previously unknown-to-me fruits, and I try to talk to … Continue reading
Filed under food, gardening, Life, Mexico, photo essays, Photography, photos, shopping, Travel, Uniquely Mexico Moments
Our Many Hours of Making Mexican Mole
STEP 1: Deciding In the markets here, there’s usually a few stalls that sell different types of powdered mole. A few weeks ago, Brendan bought some powdered mole from the mercado near his office, to take back with us to … Continue reading
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If You See Chiles en Nogada on the Menu, ORDER IT
Is this not a most beautiful platter of food? I FINALLY had it this weekend, at Restaurante El Cardenal. After an appetizer of delicious tacos de pato (duck tacos) this arrived on my table, and after one bite, I couldn’t … Continue reading
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