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Amigos de la Cruz does much for many. When friends get together to make a difference, lives are changed for the better. Today I thank the people of Amigos de La Cruz. There were two beginnings that merged to become the organization it is now. APERCH, the predecessor to Amigos de La Cruz, had its beginning in 2003 when the new highway to Punta de [...]
Langosta DIEZ La Cruz, International Cuisine and Art Gallery; An unforgettable dining experience. To experience an indoor patio as spectacular as the food is a delight to the senses. Airy and pretty, decorated mainly in white, mimicking our refreshing coastal scenes; Langosta Diez has created a casually elegant environment. Decorated with a palette of blue hues, which they modify for special celebrations and seasons of [...]
La Cruz comes to life… again! This time of year marks a spectacular reunion of folks. The anticipation is marvelous; friends share return dates, businesses promote upcoming events, the theatre group is preparing, causes requests donations, restaurants closed for the summer reopen… and always in La Cruz, delightful music. What really caught my attention and will please many is that there are more options for [...]
Alfonso’s favourite quote is on the wall; Be pure and simple, and love all because all are one. Live a sincere life; be natural, and be honest with yourself. ~ Meher Baba.
Helping Children... is the best! Helping children is near and dear to my heart! As I write about this amazing teacher volunteering her time in La Cruz and creating an amazing difference for young people I learn that today is teacher's day in México (May 15th)! FELIZ DÍA DEL MAESTRA, Carmen! Carmen Tapia was brought into the world at the Robert Parker Hospital in Bradford, [...]
Mike is so much more than a sail-maker! Passionate about sharing stories of our local La Cruzers, I especially cherish giving credence to folks who volunteer their time giving back to the community! A huge shout out to volunteers Katrina and Mike; I wrote about Katrina’s local involvement in an earlier column, now its time to celebrate sail-maker Mike Danielson. Please say hi to him [...]
I first met Photographer John on a friend’s boat where he had done a great deal of mechanical work and we were invited on the sea trial voyage. He was busy testing and more testing so I didn’t get a great visit but I did learn that very day how John’s a ‘salt of the earth’ kinda guy and we’ve been friends ever since. [...]
Not only were the muffins gone immediately I had one guest come down and give me a huge hug and another confessed she froze two for her plane ride home.
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 [...]
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 [...]
