By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the December 2015 Edition On July 21, 1862, the SS Golden Gate, a jewel of the Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company, began her scheduled run, from San Francisco to Panama, with 338 passengers, mail, cargo and a consignment of over 1.27 million dollars in gold. This was to be a fateful […]
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From the December 2015 Edition As we have become a global community, Christmas traditions have also become globalized. Mexico’s Christmas celebrations and the history of Mexican Christmas, known as Navidad, are no exception. Like most aspects of Mexico’s culture, Navidad resembles Spanish traditions but Navidad has also adopted other countries’ customs and shows a rich history […]
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From the December 2015 Edition Chimayo Cocktails – Chilled or Steaming www.mexconnect.com You can make these ahead of time and refrigerate. The apple cider used in this authentic but little-known Mexican cocktail makes it perfect for Noche Buena. This recipe serves eight. If you want to make it less potent, use less tequila and more apple […]
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By Señior Tech from the December 2015 Edition Is it my imagination? Have you noticed how television and radio news report on a story. They focus on a story until a more glamorous or more sensational story comes along? The new story gets all the focus, while the old story is yesterdays news. Like a dog […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the November 2015 Edition Ingredients  courtesy of  http://www.eatingonadime.com/ 2 – 3 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded ½ onion chopped ï‚· 1 can of rotel 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning (or half packet) 1 can of cream of chicken soup 1 8 oz container of sour cream 1 cup of […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the November 2015 Edition When I was asked to write for The Manzanillo Sun I was told that I had an almost free hand as to what I wanted to write about as long as it dealt with Mexico and/or the Mexican people. This was all fine and good while […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the November 2015 Edition October 23rd, 2015 put Manzanillo on the map. Patricia threatened to wipe it off. Many of our friends, relatives, and acquaintances who never knew where Manzanillo was located could no longer claim ignorance; as newscast on all channels showed the Mexican coast which was to be […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the October 2015 Edition Starring: John Lloyd Young, Eric Bergen, Michael Lomenda, Christopher Walken Director: Clint Eastwood “The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.“ I’m not always a […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the October 2015 edition I suppose one could say we all travel through time. Just living our daily lives is a form of time travel albeit ever so slowly one day at a time. When we’re young we can’t wait for life to bring us to those ever so important […]
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From the October 2015 Edition You can spread it like butter, use it in your favorite salad, or make a fresh guacamole. Never feel guilty about using avocado in any dish, because it is packed with healthy fats — and that’s just one of the many avocado nutrition facts. 1. Avocados Contain Monounsaturated Fats One […]
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