Enchiladas Suizas is a dish shrouded in a mysterious past. Literally translated Enchiladas Suizas means "Swiss enchiladas," a name attributed by some to the large amount of cheese and cream resembling the Swiss alps and by others to culinary influences from Swiss immigrants on Mexican cuisine. Enchiladas are a a traditional staple deeply rooted in Mexico's past. Derived from corn, … [Read more...] about The Mystery of Enchiladas Suizas ~ Controversies, Cuisine & History
Chile Peppers : The Serrano Ceviche ~ Family Recipe
The serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum) is frequently found in local supermarkets in its green unripened form. The serrano originates from the mountains in Mexico and resembles a miniature skinny jalepeno. With a Scoville rating of 10,000 to 25,000 serranos are hotter than the jalapeno and tend to have a fruitier more complex flavor with a bit of a zing. The heat level can be adjusted by … [Read more...] about Chile Peppers : The Serrano Ceviche ~ Family Recipe
The Pastry War : A Forgotten Chapter in Latin American History
The Pastry War may sound like the title of a comedy film; in fact it was a little-known war that took place in Mexico between November 1838 through March 1839. What was the cause of this often forgotten conflict? The Pastry War earned its name following an episode of chaos and looting of several shops in Mexico City's Parisian marketplace in 1828 but the actual war occurred nearly a … [Read more...] about The Pastry War : A Forgotten Chapter in Latin American History
Pepper Power: World’s Ultimate Food Weapon: The Ghost Chili Pepper Grenade
The ghost chili pepper originates from India and is considered a hybrid mostly of C. chinense with some C. frutescens. It is a very hot pepper measuring from 300,000 to 1,500,00o on the Scoville scale. In 2007 Guinness World's Records the title of world's hottest chili pepper was given to the ghost pepper only to be beaten out by the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion in 2012 followed by the … [Read more...] about Pepper Power: World’s Ultimate Food Weapon: The Ghost Chili Pepper Grenade
Travel Warning For Pregnant Women – Zika Virus
Travel news: Pregnant women (& their intimate partners) should avoid traveling to certain countries, including several Latin American countries and the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico) where Zika virus infections have resulted in brain damage in babies. The Zika virus is spread by mosquitos; infection in pregnant women can result in fetal death and/or microcephaly (a … [Read more...] about Travel Warning For Pregnant Women – Zika Virus