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Eat.Drink.Cook.Mexico. // Wine Tasting in Valle de Guadalupe

2016-04-18T23:25:00.001-07:00

Join us for a full day of eating and drinking in Baja California’s wine country. Our small group provides a social and light-hearted way to savor the best experiences offered in Valle de Guadalupe. We’ll start the day off visiting a few of Valle's top wineries where we'll have our tastings. After we have had our fill of Baja wines we'll head on over to our dear friend's restaurant where they'll

Eat.Drink.Cook.Mexico. // TJ Tacos & Beer

2016-04-18T23:06:00.001-07:00

Join us as we eat and drink our way through Tijuana's best of the best! We'll take you to our favorite food spots where you'll get try a variety of seriously delicious eats and after we'll make our way to a few of the local breweries for craft beer tastings. Yum! More INFO.

Sal de Gusano Deliciousness

2016-04-12T00:07:00.003-07:00

My recent travels to Oaxaca have introduced me to some very interesting ingredients, sal de gusano being one of my all-time favorites. Sal de gusano, or "worm salt", is quite literally ground up sea salt, worms and chiles. These aren't just any worms, they are maguey worms which are actually caterpillars that feed on maguey and agave plants. I know it sounds a wee bit scary

Oaxaca // National Geographic

2016-04-11T10:31:00.001-07:00

We are so excited to see that Oaxaca was named number 2 in National Geographic's article "100 Places That Will Change Your Life". They're not kidding, Oaxaca is seriously magical.

Party Favors // Toilet Paper Rolls

2016-04-08T00:19:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love a good party favor?! I know I do. They take me back to my childhood when you'd be handed a goodie bag at the end of a birthday party. I couldn't wait to see what was in mine! They'd be filled with stickers, candy, toys, confetti and such. They weren't ever anything fancy but it didn't matter - it was a goodie bag!! Luckily for my guests I love to

Claudio Limon

2016-04-06T07:38:00.000-07:00

We may be a wee bit obsessed with artist Claudio Limon's works. The pink Otomi mural he recently did for Hotel Matilda in San Miguel is leaving us swooning over his whimsical Mexican pop-art style. Check out some of our favorite insta pics of the hotel and a handful of his illustrations. See more of his works here and here! {Photos &

Taco Tuesday with Susana Trilling at Galaxy Taco

2016-03-30T15:38:00.000-07:00

Hooray for Galaxy Taco's Taco Takeover Tuesdays!! I was beyond excited when I heard that Susana Trilling and Chef Sara Polczynski were this week's guest chefs. These awesome ladies made some seriously delicious tacos. The grilled skirt steak and the braised beef short rib were my fave!! I paired them with a margarita (or three!) and finished them off nicely with the churros. What a great

DIY: Gold Sombrero

2016-03-30T15:18:00.000-07:00

Looking to glam up your next Mexican fiesta?! Pick up a few of these palm sombreros from Party City for only $3.99 a piece and a can of gold spray paint from Home Depot. It's super duper quick and easy. Enjoy!

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2016-03-17T16:08:00.001-07:00

Workshop & Wine Wednesdays // Easter Eggs

2016-03-17T15:36:00.002-07:00

Our SUPER DUPER popular Workshop & Wine Wednesdays are back! Join us as we make Mexa-themed Easter eggs. The whole Mexa-gang is here - Frida, Señor Piñata, Sweet Sugar Skull, Blue Demon, La Sandia, and El Nopal. Bring your drinks and snacks to enjoy while we craft away the night. Follow along with our tutorial or design your own. We'll provide the glitter,

Valle de Guadalupe // Wine Tasting

2016-03-15T20:12:00.000-07:00

Looking for a fun day trip? We have come up with the perfect getaway for those of you interested in visiting Baja's Valle de Guadalupe. Get your passports out and leave your luggage at home, we are going on a daycation! Join us for a full day of eating and drinking in Baja California’s wine country. Our small group provides a social and light-hearted way to savor the best experiences offered

Taco Tuesday Takeover at Galaxy Taco with Chef Elexia de la Parra

2016-03-09T17:07:00.001-08:00

Last night's Taco Tuesday Takeover at Galaxy Taco was a huge success! The tacos turned out super deliciosos!! I was so flattered when Chef Trey and Chef Christine invited me to be their first female guest chef. Flattered and nervous all at once. :) This was my opportunity to share with everyone what I was experiencing in Oaxaca on my Eat.Drink.Cook.Mexico. tours. Two

Giant Paper Flower Workshop // April 2nd

2016-03-03T06:44:00.001-08:00

Who's ready to make these gorgeous paper flowers with us at Casa Artelexia?! Tania Fischer is back teaching her popular Giant Paper Flower Workshop. This will be a 4 hour, learn-it-all workshop, mixing both her basic and advanced class in one big giant workshop. There will be a brake for lunch (food not included in the price). You will learn how to make at least 4 large paper flowers and some

Good Eats & Wine Tasting in Valle de Guadalupe

2016-02-29T13:09:00.000-08:00

Join us for a full day of eating and drinking in Baja California’s wine country. Our small group provides a social and light-hearted way to savor the best experiences offered in Valle de Guadalupe. We’ll start the day off with a quick taco stop at one of our favorite locations in Tijuana so that you can have a little something yummy in your belly for the drive! Once in Valle we will visit a few

Sugar Skulls Available at Casa Artelexia

2015-10-29T19:57:00.000-07:00