Chicken Little
At first, I thought, “Ho-hum, just another chicken place.” But that was before I tasted Gustavo Gama’s succulent salt, herb and mustard encrusted pollo rostizado, a far cry from the run-of-the-mill roast chicke...
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Chicken LittleDining - Standing Order 
At first, I thought, “Ho-hum, just another chicken place.”
But that was before I tasted Gustavo Gama’s succulent salt, herb and mustard encrusted pollo rostizado, a far cry from the run-of-the-mill roast chicken commonly available at the small storefront rosticerias around town. Accompanied by rotisserie-roasted potato wedges – crispy, flavorful, sprinkled with rosemary and fresh parsley – and served with a...Read More |
Beet GreensDining - Natural Pantry 
Mazatlán’s new Mercado Orgánico is a huge success! It pleases me so much to know that so many pantries in Mazatlán are becoming “the natural pantry.” Many of you stopped me at the market with questions regarding both produce and products. One question that was asked repeatedly was about the use of leafy greens – beets in particular.
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Kitchen MagiciansLifestyle - Shopper's Corner 
From the outside, the stores look like a jumble of stuff: garbage cans and laundry hampers, wooden rolling pins and planters, molcajetes and margarita glasses, flowered clay piggy banks and stainless steel dish drainers. And that’s exactly what you’re in for – cramped aisles so full of “stuff” for the kitchen and house it’s hard to know where to start.
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Bgotcha's Got It Going OnPeople - Profiles 
Playing an innovative mix of blues and jazz, Bgotcha took the Mazatlán music scene by storm this season. The band members (Mexico City bassist Daniel Sanchez, Northern California guitarist/vocalist Don Brechtel, Bay Area rhythm guitarist/vocalist Kym and local drummers Erick Benjamin Garcia Herrera and Omar Rios) all come from a blues/funk/pop background.
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A River Runs Through ItLifestyle - Out & About 
As guests of the Sinaloa Tourism Office, we were part of a group of ex-pats invited to experience the Veraneando Adventure. This tour offers a zipline experience, river ride, visit to the pueblo Las Canoas to make tortillas and see the dancing horses, or a session in a traditional temázcal, a brick and mud steam lodge, for a total...Read More |
The Fun of Carnaval / La Diversión de CarnavalLifestyle - Vocabulario 
Coronation - coronación
Queen - reina
2012 - dos mil doce
Celebrate - celebrar
Joy - alegría
Happiness - felicidad
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Asking for Directions / Pedir indicacionesLifestyle - Vocabulario 
I’m lost. Estoy perdido/a.
Is there anyone who speaks English? ¿Hay alguien que hable inglés?
Where is ... ? ¿Dónde está ... ?
Where are ... ? ¿Dónde están ... ?
How do I arrive at ... ? ¿Cómo puedo llegar a ... ?
I’m going downtown. Voy para el centro.
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Coming UpEntertainment & The Arts - Coming Up Events in Mazatlan for February 2012 Read More |
Learning to Live TogetherTravel - Travelogue 
They call New York City the big apple, but I think we can call Mexico City La Gran Manzana! It’s a wonderful city, and I jump at any opportunity to visit. So when I received an invitation to visit Mexico City from the International Community Foundation I said “yes!” immediately. My son and his family have lived there since 2006 and...Read More |
Cooperation & Cooperatives: A Plan of ActionLifestyle - Astrology 
In our changing times, many ask what’s best to think and do. Until mid-March, every moment must be filled with purpose and focus, Sagittarian ideals that build the new culture (Capricorn).
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What Do You Love About Carnaval?People - En La Calle Asked in the Plaza Machado.  Read More |
Music GridEntertainment & The Arts - Music Grid 
Mazatlan's live music schedule
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On Being Mexican: Comfortable with ChaosPeople - Commentary 
Chaos is the flower of the Mexican style of life. It is this that gives us our immeasurable spontaneity of character - and also that sometimes-frustrating impunctuality in our everyday social life, and, yes, an “irregularity” in regards to love, with home and the “second home.” The spirit of chaos adds undeniable spirit to our parties and festivities, barroquism to our...Read More |
On Being Canadian, EhPeople - Commentary 
ALMOST everyone knows that Canadians do not live in igloos and don’t get to work, school or go shopping by dog sled or horse and buggy; television, social networking and talkative Canadians have laid these myths to rest. There are some things, though, that are uniquely Canadian. For instance, we do not have a one or two dollar bill. These come...Read More |
On Being American: The Big Messy Melting PotPeople - Commentary 
Let’s get the stereotypes out of the way right now, that “Ugly American” who’s too loud, too fat, too rich, too know-it-all, just too much. Yes, we can be like that – I admit it. But if you can understand a little more about where we’re coming from, you might find us a little more likable.
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On My MindFrom the Editor - On My Mind 
Once again, it’s Carnaval time!
The lights are up, hung high above streets leading to party-central and along the malecon itself in Olas Altas. Perhaps you’ve seen trucks carrying the always-colorful and often outlandish monos – those big papier mache figures - or pieces of parade floats making their way to who-knows-where for who-knows-what finishing touches.
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Cantina Code of ConductLifestyle - El Buscador 
Knowing the proper code of behavior will greatly enhance your cantina experience as well as keep you relatively safe. Let’s start with entering the cantina and how to display suitable body language.
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Cover ArtistPeople - Profiles  Claudia Gallardo
Quisiera Ser Un Pez / I Would Love To Be A Fish
Trained as a graphic designer, Claudia Gallardo has been painting since she was a child. This piece is part of “Envolventes” (“Enclosures”), an abstract series based on Nature’s “captivating and seductive game of curves and movements.” Through February, Claudia is the featured artist at OMA Galeria in the Mazatlán...Read More |