I knew before going on this trip to Mexico that I wanted to focus my thoughts and draw a line in the sand between objective and emotional enthusiasm. Over the years, I’ve written high praise for Chef Rodolfo Castellanos and his restaurant Origen in Oaxaca. There have been many posts, not just about his food and restaurants, … Continue reading
The second day of festivities to celebrate Origen’s 6th & Los Danzante’s 20th Anniversaries started Saturday morning. I was invited to attend the daytime activities for the Chefs, other special guests and attending media. Omar, aka “Oaxacking” gave me very little details as to what we’d be doing for the day, only a “just come, you’ll enjoy”. … Continue reading
When opportunities present themselves, especially when they’re travel related, I usually jump without second thought. It’s because of this, that I’m in a cab crawling through traffic in Mexico City on my way to have a meal with Chef Rodolfo Castellanos. It’s my 3rd time in Mexico in 4 months, and this stop in CDMX … Continue reading
I am a fortunate person for so many reasons. I know this, but I also know that I work hard at making the most of my good fortune. I embrace positivity and jump as opportunities present themselves. And because of this, my good fortune seems to grow exponentially. One of the things I feel fortunate about … Continue reading
I hate having my photo taken. I feel most of the time in posed shots, I’m awkward or have a fake smile. In most candids, I look angry (bad eyesight = squinting= angry 11’s on my forehead) and it takes me at least 10 tries to get a selfie that I’m somewhat satisfied with. Having … Continue reading
There are so many reasons why Oaxaca draws me back year after year, but recently, it’s the connections that I’ve made with the people that make me most excited to return. I’ve written a lot about Chef Rodolfo Castellanos from Origen over the years, and my time with him has always ranked as a … Continue reading
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
