I have come to love the slow and easy pace of my annual week in Oaxaca, but towards the end of each trip, in order for me to accomplish all that I want to do when I’m there, I have to push a bit to fit it all in. Luckily this year, on my last … Continue reading
Every so often when I travel, I eat a meal that plays with my palate and pushes my mind in such a way that I leave the meal with feelings of regret because I know I’d only scratched the surface of the talents of the cook/chef. There are restaurants, little hole in the walls, market … Continue reading
One of the reasons I love Oaxaca so much is that it gives me the opportunity to step outside of my everyday persona to become someone who is more outgoing than in my regular life. I have developed connections though social media and I foster these relationships because I want to continue to be engaged … Continue reading
Finding out what’s new and “good” in Oaxaca is always a challenge. Throughout the year, I follow what I feel are the proper people and sites through social media and I know I have a good handle on the who’s doing what and what’s new to check out each year in advance of my visit. … Continue reading
I am not posting in chronological order. I had the hardest time writing at the start of my Oaxaca trip. I am out of practice. I had other stories in mind. I was distracted by the wonder of one of my favorite cities. But this is how my OAX adventure began this year: My trip … Continue reading
My week in Oaxaca, this year, starts at the end. I am sitting at the Houston airport, having completed the first leg of 3, on my long journey home to Vancouver. I started writing a few posts during my trip, but throughout the week, I felt that most of my experiences were part of a … Continue reading
It’s funny where life takes you. 8 months ago, I was in Oaxaca, Mexico being served an amazing meal as part of the El Sabor del Sabor festival. I’d chosen this particular event because it was being hosted by the wonderful Chef Rodolfo Castellanos of Origen restaurant. The other reason though, was that Chef Alex … Continue reading
