Miriam's Culinary Experience

08/11/2024

Halloween 🎃 and day of the dead is over, now comes thanksgiving! We look forward to celebrating 🙌 all season long! 🇲🇽

30/10/2024

Dear Team,

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for all the hard work and dedication you bring to our kitchen every day.

To our cooks, your culinary skills and creativity shine through in every dish you prepare. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality do not go unnoticed. The effort you put into crafting delicious meals truly enhances the dining experience for everyone.

To our servers, your professionalism and warmth make a significant impact on our guests. Your ability to connect with customers and ensure they feel welcomed and cared for is invaluable. You play a crucial role in creating a pleasant atmosphere that keeps our patrons coming back.
Together, you form a remarkable team that contributes to the success of our kitchen. Thank you for your hard work, teamwork, and passion. It is a pleasure to work alongside such talented individuals. 🇲🇽

20/10/2024

16/10/2024

15/10/2024

15/10/2024

10/10/2024

Quien más es orgulloso de ser de rancho??

04/10/2024

Have you had Queso de rancho? Nothing to do with the “Mexican blend” cheese you see at the grocery store. You know that white and yellow shredded mix? Can someone please explain to me why they call that Mexican? 🇲🇽
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04/10/2024

Go see if the chicken laid eggs! 🥚

Ve haber si la gallina puso huevos! 🥚

Who else grew up like that???? 🐴🐄🐖🐑🐓🐥

04/10/2024

We have so many avocados 🥑 that we collect them for neighbours to pick them up by the basket full!

La floraThe Flora
My childhood memories consist of food foraging through nature and gathering all the fruits, roots, herbs and mushrooms we could find. Fruit and vegetables naturally grow in cycles, and ripen during a certain time each year. When they are ripe, they are at their best for both nutrition and taste. I am convinced that eating this way makes the most sense and is best for our health and overall well-being. People in Pabelo live up to 100 years old and we only have a nurse available for emergencies. I was taught to look at the local native plant life or flora around me and question if it is edible. The plant life in Mexico is very extensive due to the varied climates and regions.

02/10/2024

24/09/2024

Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake 🍌🎂
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
2 cups creamy custard (for filling and topping)
1 banana, sliced (for garnish)
1/4 cup whole or halved walnuts (for garnish)
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix in the sour cream and mashed bananas until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts and white chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes have cooled, spread half of the creamy custard over the top of one layer. Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining custard over the top.
Garnish with banana slices and whole or halved walnuts. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 500 kcal per slice | Servings: 8 servings

22/09/2024

It’s Saturday and this band is playing just for me. I highly recommend you come spend the 200 peso martini and experience La Palapa Restaurant lounge.

10/09/2024

https://youtu.be/LW3k5WpCcxw

Traditions on the table withe Miriam's Culinary Experience: Mexican cooking lessons in Puerto Vallarta inspired by my Grandmother

04/09/2024

When chocolate is first ground it’s: fruity, leather notes, vegetal, fermented, spicy, toasty, sweet, and floral.

01/09/2024

2024-2025 Fiesta menu

To start:

Roasted Tomatillo and morita salsa with avocado

Tostada of heirloom esquites or ‘street corn’ and local queso fresco

Main course:

Bay of Banderas seafood with prawns and fresh fish ‘al mojo de ajo’ Cazuela (clay pot)

Side dish: Coconut rice

Beef Tamales with heirloom corn masa and ‘mole de fiesta rojo’ sauce. (Vegetarian option: roasted poblano pepper and queso Oaxaca tamales)

Vegetarian Pozole
(Hominy in a mild broth, cabbage and radish)

Dessert:

Tropical fruit with vanilla bean and flourless Mexican chocolate cake