Beach Signs...and Coconut-Dusted Shrimp with Curry Butter

A local vendor sums it up with his wares Beach Signs... and Coconut-Dusted Shrimp with Curry Butter and Coconut Rice by Victoria Challancin ...

A Mexican Beach Town and a Refreshing Dessert

A Mexican Beach Town and a Refreshing Dessert by Victoria Challancin Last week my husband, sister-in-law, and I spent a perfect week in a pe...

Layered Italian Salad

  Photo by Jennifer Haas   Layered Italian Salad by Victoria Challancin This simple recipe has it all:  it's nice to look at; variations...

Deconstructed Cannoli--Playful and Fun

 Photo by Jennifer Haas Note:  Special thanks to my friend Jennifer Haas, who merrily snapped photos for me while I was teaching class!  And...

Part II: Las Rancheritas and the Food

My greedy plate:  Taco, tamal, chile relleno de queso, chongos en salsa, taquito or flauta, cactus salad, and salsas (with rice and beans...