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Smooth-a-liscious Lime Margarita
Enjoy a Lime Margarita blended just right! Compliments will get you everything! When guests compliment my recipes I'm charmed; when they tell me my Margarita's are the best, they get a second round and, well, I just had to teach them how to make them. Three of our guests recently asked me to teach them how I make my Lime Margarita's and I decided to share with y'all. Although I will make smaller batches I think the best flavour is when I make a blender full of lime margaritas. Lime Margarita Squeeze 12 -14 key limes (you can use [...]
Simply Scrumptious Sangria Smoothie!
The yummy 'ness' of Sangria blended into a luscious, icy, slippery 'ness'; Oh baby, you must try a Sangria Smoothie! I was making these yummies long before they and wine slushies were plastered all over social media! My Sangria Smoothie includes berries soaked in alcohol, frozen, blended to an icy consistency, served with a drizzle of red wine like a moat around the fruit. Sometimes I add other fruit I have on hand. Once I made one with papaya and mandarin oranges with some peaches; soaked in alcohol, frozen, blended and topped with white wine; the guests said it was [...]
Enjoy a Music Mecca in paradise!
You will see pretty much every kind of instrument played; from a washboard and a squeezebox on up. We enjoy world famous artists; wonderful guitarists and drummers make up local bands while we also hear incredible saxophones and fiddles by world-renowned musicians who often play for the simple joy. Oh, and the voices; we also enjoy great singers too.
Characters; Andrea of the Black Forest
Characters of La Cruz; Andrea Kuffner of the Black Forest restaurant. Experiencing Germany in a quaint Mexican village. Four Canadians from opposite sides of the country, one couple visiting, the other lives here, dining at a German restaurant in a quaint Mexican town listening to flamenco music performed by a German who lives in Mexico and a Mexican who lives in the USA… yes, that’s a typical night in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle at the Black Forest Restaurant. What makes it typical; People from all over the world. Music… always music in our little town and; Food: Chef Winfried always [...]
Cocktail Hour – Watermelon Margarita’s
Watermelon Margarita's for 4 Pedicure and pampering at Villa Amor del Mar... that calls for a special cocktail; watermelon margarita's. Summing up my guests, coupled with the heat, I chose a refreshing choice. Ingredients; 3 - 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon 4 ounces tequila 2 ounces of Triple sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier 2 -3 tablespoons cane or brown sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately 3 key limes) Preparation Cool 4 glasses in freezer for 1/2 hour or more On a plate, large enough to 'dip and swivel' your glass of choice, sprinkle 2 - 3 tablespoons of sugar [...]
La Cruz rocks; Mandy and Britannia Pub
Places with character… Mandy and Britannia La Cruz Walking into the fortress that is Britannia in La Cruz makes one think they’re in jolly old England. The bar with its dark wood and grandeur with English beer steins hanging has one begging for a Guinness. The foreboding knights in shining armor guard us as we dance the night away. Never experiencing a rockin’ night like Tuesdays at ‘The Brit’ when I’ve been to England apparently that’s where we leave Britain behind. Tuesday is my favourite night in La Cruz. Mandy has the house band ‘The Turn’ commence the evening playing [...]
La Ballena Blanca; Chef Edwin creates!
Chef Edwin creates shrimp and fish tacos and more; Kareli creates unique and tasty beverages; The music gets everyone dancing. La Ballena Blanca is fun for all! It was exciting to watch the location that is now La Ballena Blanca [translated to The White Whale] transformed into a restaurant. I marvel at what can be done with a blank, semi-outside space in Mexico. Due to very little rain for months, during the high season, a ceiling or roof structure isn’t mandatory as proven with the sail shades hung decoratively yet serving a much-needed function. The delightful bar that is [...]