It truly is! Read more

Thanks so much! I’m so glad! Read more

I love Gus’ and we have one in Chicago too! Read more

Stir fry is a quick way to enjoy them, I do that when I don’t have time to cook them slowly. Read more

Yes, the French did briefly invade Mexico but there’s very little culinary evidence of it, which is why I was surprised. Read more

Yes, the panuchos are great too. The street food in Merida is just a whole other level of excellence. Read more

Merida is just an excellent foodie city all around. Yep, it’s easy to miss things but I’m glad you had the sopa and pavo. Read more

Yes, marquestitas aren’t that easy to find outside of Mexico although I saw a cart once in Texas. Read more

It is an amazing city indeed, hope you get back soon! Read more

Yes, that’s the cheese. Cajeta is the love of my life,lol. Read more

Yes, pibil is another Yucatan cuisine hallmark, I love it! Read more

So sorry you didn’t have a good paella experience. Valencia really is the place for it but it is possible for eateries to have off days. Next time, look for the open fire and you will not be disappointed. Read more

You are making me cry. Read more

I love Andalucía as well, Granada is my great love. But trust me, the paella is not better.  Read more

Whyyyyyy would you tell me this? I have been dying to go to Mallorca and now you have pushed me over the edge,lol! Read more

Did you like Valencia better than Mallorca? Read more

All really important points! The rice and saffron make a huge difference. Any you have to make it to Spain, your life will be forever changes. Read more

Valencia will always be one of my faves. And it’s not really, “wee” it’s Spain’s third largest city but much more accessible than Barcelona. Read more

I totally understand and agree, lol! Read more

Technically it wasn’t. Some people consider occupation as the the same thing as colonialization. Read more