- Chef Pilar Cabera & Casa de los Sabores Oaxaca Cooking School at Cutting Edge of Mexican Cuisine
While visiting Oaxaca to experience the food of Mexico, it’s almost imperative to take a cooking class with internationally renowned Oaxacan chef Pilar Cabera Arroyo at her Casa de los Sabores Cooking School. Learn why.
While visiting Oaxaca to experience the food of Mexico, it’s almost imperative to take a cooking class with internationally renowned Oaxacan chef Pilar Cabera Arroyo at her Casa de los Sabores Cooking School. Learn why. - Overview of Barro Negro (Black Pottery) of San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca: Decorative Folk Art Form
The barro negro (black pottery) tradition in Oaxaca, Mexico, dates to the early 1950s, although its predecessor, the grey, utilitarian cántaro of San Bartolo Coyotepec has a tradition going back a couple of thousand years. The Doña Rosa workshop keeps the tradition alive, notwithstanding the passing of her son in 2010.
The barro negro (black pottery) tradition in Oaxaca, Mexico, dates to the early 1950s, although its predecessor, the grey, utilitarian cántaro of San Bartolo Coyotepec has a tradition going back a couple of thousand years. The Doña Rosa workshop keeps the tradition alive, notwithstanding the passing of her son in 2010. - Tattoo Artists in Oaxaca, Mexico: Lawyer, Fine Arts Graduate Make Strange Bedfellows with Tatuadores
Tattoos and tattoo artists have finally arrived in Oaxaca, Mexico, big time. Some tatuadores, as they’re known, including those with career options such as pursuing law or more traditional art, actually opt for the alternate lifestyle and vocation. The Oaxaca Tattoo Fest, 2010, was a celebration of the coming of age of tattoos in Mexico. For Americans and Canadians wanting a reasonably priced tattoo or two, Oaxaca is an attractive destination, any time of year.
Tattoos and tattoo artists have finally arrived in Oaxaca, Mexico, big time. Some tatuadores, as they’re known, including those with career options such as pursuing law or more traditional art, actually opt for the alternate lifestyle and vocation. The Oaxaca Tattoo Fest, 2010, was a celebration of the coming of age of tattoos in Mexico. For Americans and Canadians wanting a reasonably priced tattoo or two, Oaxaca is an attractive destination, any time of year. - Spotlight on Jacobo Ángeles: A rich wood carving tradition in Oaxaca, Mexico
Jacobo Ángeles and his wife María, together with other members of their family produce some of the finest woodcarving and intricate painting in all of Mexico. They provide a fascinating demonstration and explanation of the entire process, while at the same time enlighten visitors to their workshop as to their Zapotec ancestry. They stress and illustrate how the production of alebrijes, as they are commonly known, is much more than fanciful contemporary folk art.
Jacobo Ángeles and his wife María, together with other members of their family produce some of the finest woodcarving and intricate painting in all of Mexico. They provide a fascinating demonstration and explanation of the entire process, while at the same time enlighten visitors to their workshop as to their Zapotec ancestry. They stress and illustrate how the production of alebrijes, as they are commonly known, is much more than fanciful contemporary folk art. - Women potters of San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca
The women potters of San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca, work not with a wheel, not even using two places as Don Valente of Doña Rosa fame does. They spin their magic on a stone, with sand allowing movement without friction. They bake using not a brick kiln, nor a below-ground oven. They fire on the surface of their dirt floor compound. They work long hours, and in the end produce wonderful clay tools, utensils, and fanciful pre-Hispanic figures … in a most humble living environment.
The women potters of San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca, work not with a wheel, not even using two places as Don Valente of Doña Rosa fame does. They spin their magic on a stone, with sand allowing movement without friction. They bake using not a brick kiln, nor a below-ground oven. They fire on the surface of their dirt floor compound. They work long hours, and in the end produce wonderful clay tools, utensils, and fanciful pre-Hispanic figures … in a most humble living environment. - Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casas and Palenque, and more: a driving tour
The drive from Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Palenque, provides an easy and thoroughly culturally interesting and diverse tour, for those planning or contemplating such a tour of southern Mexico. This driving tour provides details of the major sights, highway quality, and options for diversions to Huatulco and Puerto Escondido, Veracruz and Puebla. The drive is designed to avoid any and all backtracking, and is a clean 2,000+ kilometer circuit.
The drive from Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Palenque, provides an easy and thoroughly culturally interesting and diverse tour, for those planning or contemplating such a tour of southern Mexico. This driving tour provides details of the major sights, highway quality, and options for diversions to Huatulco and Puerto Escondido, Veracruz and Puebla. The drive is designed to avoid any and all backtracking, and is a clean 2,000+ kilometer circuit.- Guadua, Puerto Escondido: Oaxaca restaurant review
Guadua is arguably the best restaurant in Puerto Escondido, both in terms of ambiance and quality and creativity of fare. It exudes class, yet subtle and understated without pretention, provides an opportunity for an exquisite dining experience, and won’t break the bank.
Guadua is arguably the best restaurant in Puerto Escondido, both in terms of ambiance and quality and creativity of fare. It exudes class, yet subtle and understated without pretention, provides an opportunity for an exquisite dining experience, and won’t break the bank. - Short essays on rural Oaxaca mezcal production: Part I, focus on Hilarino Olivera Cruz
Meet Hilarino Olivera Cruz. He’s one of the many rural mezcal producers of Oaxaca keeping the tradition as pure as it was centuries ago. The Hilarinos of the state pepper the villages and roadsides where tourists rarely venture. Their operations are a far cry from those of Benevá, Oro de Oaxaca, the brands of the Chagoya family, and the few designer labels vying with one another to corner the Manhattan sipping market. But they are crucial to the industry.
Meet Hilarino Olivera Cruz. He’s one of the many rural mezcal producers of Oaxaca keeping the tradition as pure as it was centuries ago. The Hilarinos of the state pepper the villages and roadsides where tourists rarely venture. Their operations are a far cry from those of Benevá, Oro de Oaxaca, the brands of the Chagoya family, and the few designer labels vying with one another to corner the Manhattan sipping market. But they are crucial to the industry. - Cooking Lessons with Nora Valencia, in Oaxaca, Mexico
Attending a cooking class with Nora Valencia, in her Oaxaca home, combines a lesson in Mexican culinary skills with gaining an understanding of the historical and regional importance of the use of many unique ingredients and resulting recipes. The market visit, Nora’s hands-on approach, energy level and sincerity, and the exceptional multi-course meal, all make learning about Oaxacan gastronomy a worthy component of any Mexican vacation.
Attending a cooking class with Nora Valencia, in her Oaxaca home, combines a lesson in Mexican culinary skills with gaining an understanding of the historical and regional importance of the use of many unique ingredients and resulting recipes. The market visit, Nora’s hands-on approach, energy level and sincerity, and the exceptional multi-course meal, all make learning about Oaxacan gastronomy a worthy component of any Mexican vacation.- Oaxaca, Money and Exchange: A Primer
One of the most common conundrums facing travelers to Oaxaca, is whether to use travelers' checks, ATM machines or simply US or other foreign currency. This detailed and informative essay answers this and other questions relating to financial safety and security in Oaxaca.
One of the most common conundrums facing travelers to Oaxaca, is whether to use travelers' checks, ATM machines or simply US or other foreign currency. This detailed and informative essay answers this and other questions relating to financial safety and security in Oaxaca.- La Olla - Oaxaca Restaurant Review
Downtown Oaxacan restaurant La Olla serves up healthy, yet traditional and tasty meals in a relaxed, bistro-style atmosphere. Indulge in homemade whole-grain breads, natural fruit juices, salads and soups, and of course herby main courses with wonderful flavor combinations, a hallmark of Oaxaca cuisine.
Downtown Oaxacan restaurant La Olla serves up healthy, yet traditional and tasty meals in a relaxed, bistro-style atmosphere. Indulge in homemade whole-grain breads, natural fruit juices, salads and soups, and of course herby main courses with wonderful flavor combinations, a hallmark of Oaxaca cuisine.
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