My Mexico Tours

23/11/2024

Oh boy, oh boy!!!

MY MEXICO TOURS brings to life my passions people, food, and travel within the context of my deep love for Mexico and her people, opening the door to a Mexico most tourists don't see, my Mexico.

20/09/2024

These fantastic photo collages are by a traveler on My Mexico Tours Colonial Treasures tour. Gracias, Lise Luttgens, for allowing me to share them. ❤️

10/09/2024

My Colonial Treasures: Guanajuato & San Miguel tour begins this week. This morning I sent an email to my group, asking them to choose from the following menu items for our Welcome to Guanajuato dinner on Friday night at Casa Mercedes. I AM STOKED! And wondering, what would you choose? 😋

1st course: Choice of...
Taquito de carnitas de pato con guacamole, pico de gallo con xoconostle y salsa morita ~ Little Taco of Duck Carnitas with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo with Xoconostle, and Morita Chile Sauce

Montadito de nopal asado, relleno de queso de cabra y salmón ahumado con aceite de chiles ~ Grilled Cactus paddle filled with Goat Cheese and Smoked Salmon, and Chile Oil

Uchepo con salsa de cuitlacoche y rajas de chile chorro y nopal ~ Fresh Corn Tamal with Huitlacoche Sauce, strips of Seasonal Chile Chorro and Cactus

2nd course: Choice of...
Chile en Nogada ~ Roasted Poblano Chile stuffed with Picadillo (mixture of meat, fruits, nuts) topped with Nut Sauce and Pomegranate Seeds

Costilla Cargada en Salsa de Pasilla con Frijoles de la Olla ~ Boneless Beef Short Rib with a Chile Pasilla Sauce

Pesca de temporada a la mantequilla quemada con alcaparras y reducción de vino blanco ~ Seasonal Fish with Browned Butter, Capers, and a White Wine Reduction

3rd course: Choice of...
Pan de elote casero con helado de nuez hecho en casa ~ Homemade Corn Cake with Pecan Ice Cream

Helado de totomoxtle, huitlacoche deshidratado, tierra de chocolate y palomita con caramelo de limón ~ Fresh Corn Husk Ice Cream on a bed of chocolate and Caramel Corn with Lemon.

Natilla de maíz azul con crumble de galleta de horno ~ Blue corn Pudding with Cookies

27/08/2024

I'm in Guanajuato for a few days going over details for my tour here in September. I will always adore this city. ❤

San Miguel is next!

10/08/2024

This is an excellent piece about the art and artisans in the Pátzcuaro area from Craftsmanship Magazine (2021, I think.) It's not short, but for those of us who are into this (and I knoiw you know who you are 😉) it's worth every second.

The well researched and engaging text is by Laura Fraser (who I believe lives in SMA?) and the stunning photos of so many familiar people and places are by Janet Jarman of the NYT.

From pineapple-shaped pots to coppersmithing, Pátzcuaro in southwestern Mexico has long served as a community hub for artisanal crafts. How will it survive today's challenges?

05/08/2024

A fantastic piece - this one from Craftsmanship Magazine - about the luthiers of Paracho, Michoacán.

The now-iconic white guitar from the Disney film, “Coco,” was created in Paracho, Mexico, where almost every shop sells guitars. Our writer tracked down some master luthiers who make the real thing.

05/08/2024

In the past couple of days several excellent articles, videos, etc. have come my way about some of my favorite artists of Michoacán. This is one - a video interview with potter Elvia Silva of Zipiajo. She is a humble yet savvy Force of Nature, this one, and I'm delighted to share this video with you.

(Gracias to Peggy for the introduction and to Alejandro for the post.)

P'urhepecha Master Ceramist, Community Organizer and Activist Maria Elvia Silva Bartolo is from the community of Zipiajo, Michoacan, Mexico. Maria Elvia talk...

03/06/2024

I’m delighted to say that a tour donated by My Mexico Tours is one of eight items offered in this years Bouquets to Art luxury raffle held by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

SF pals, get there to the De Young this week and buy yourself a ticket…or three. 🎟️

❤️BIG thanks to my pals who contribute to make this possible! Victoria Ryan of Hotel Casa Encantada, Deborah Lopez and Alejandro Vilchis - tour guides extraordinarios, Cynthia Martínez of La Conspiración de 1809, and more. I can’t thank you enough for your generosity and support.❤️

27/04/2024

A Do Not Miss place/activity in Mexico City. Contact my friends Ricardo de la Chinampa to make arrangements for a tour.

Chinampas — an ingenious adaptation to the Valley of Mexico's lake-filled landscape — could hold lessons for cities around the world.

26/04/2024

Felicidades, Chef! I've been bringing my travelers to Claudia's restaurant Kokono' since it opened (thanks to your tip, Maurine Fischel 😘) and I'm delighted to see her honored in this way.

Claudia Albertina Ruiz Sántiz, Chiapaneca tzotzil, destaca en la industria gastronómica como una de las 50 mejores chefs del mundo.

23/04/2024

I love sharing the gorgeous paper art at DeLirio with my travelers. The papers are made from maize, aquatic hyacinth, and other natural fibers. Bravo Tania y Esteban!

17/04/2024

Any of you who have been to Patzcuaro with me have met Esteban and Tania of Taller Delirio in Huecorio. They are talented and passionate humans and I adore their art.

This Friday, April 19, Esteban will be interviewed on Central Art at 7pm on fb livestream and youtube https://www.youtube.com/

Don’t miss it.

✨Acompaña a nuestros conductores Luis e Ireri a conocer un nuevo artista cada viernes en punto de las 19:00hrs ✨

14/04/2024

My super talented and awfully nice older brother Mark just got more well deserved ink. Read it here….

With a hatchet, a knife, paintbrushes, and a deep reverence for nature and American folk art, Mark McNair turns out some of the finest decoys ever to float the Atlantic coast

12/04/2024

Fantastic visit to the Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares in Coyoacán yesterday. What a treasure this place is. Ten minute walk from Casa Azul, another short walk to the Mercado and plazas. A lovely day.