What is real Mexican food?

Cuisine varies from region to region in the U.S. and Mexico

MARA KNAUB - YUMA SUN

Mexican food is not just about tacos, tortillas and enchiladas. It's also menudo, seafood, tortas ahogadas, poc-chuc, chiltomate and papadzules.Although some of these dishes might not be found on a Yuma menu, the authentic dishes are favorites in dif... Full story

Rule one: Enjoy the wine

BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

BY JOHN VAUGHNFOR SOUTHWEST LIVINGToo many rules can spoil an occasion. But a few guidelines can help in one's initiation to fine wines.Here are a few dos and don'ts intended to make your wine-drinking experience more enjoyable.• Hold a wine gla... Full story

Red wine goes with ...

A few, but not too many, rules can help in wine appreciation

Mike Shelhamer

Editor's note: Mike Shelhamer is the owner of the Old Town Wine Cellar in downtown Yuma. He shares his insights about wine selections for the table in this edition of Southwest Living.BY MIKE SHELHAMERSPECIAL TO SOUTHWEST LIVINGYou're picking a nice ... Full story

Welcome to the World of Wine

Some wine varieties for your enjoyment

Some wine varieties for your enjoyment:WHITE WINESChardonnay: Usually a dry wine that can take on a wide variety of flavors.Savignon Blanc: Dry wine that is very versatile as a pairing with food.Pinot Grigio: A light, crisp wine that can take on a va... Full story

Comfort Food

Historic Family Cookbook

SARAH WOMER - @YSSARAHWOMER

Green corn tamales, succotash chowder, and date pudding are just a few dishes that the women of Yuma whipped up for their families 100 years ago. “We're trying to cut down our cholesterol today, these ladies were not,” said Tina Clark, hi... Full story

Quinceaneras...a coming of age

BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

One day last January, Annaa Laura Lopez put on a pair of tennis shoes, as might any child or teenager getting ready for school or the playground.But this occasion was different. Along with the sneakers, Annaa Laura wore a long, flowing formal dress a... Full story

Impromptu Parties

No Occasion parties are a good chance to get together with friends

BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

What is the occasion for serving a beer on the end of a stick?There is none — unless you and your friends decide you want get together to try brewed shish kabobs.That beverage evolved from one of the informal get-togethers of a group of Yumans ... Full story

Local chefs transform locally grown ingredients into culinary delights

MARA KNAUB - YUMA SUN

Yuma chefs are proving that there's no need to search the world for the best ingredients. They're taking locally grown vegetables and transforming them into culinary delights.“We could get ingredients from anywhere in the world,” said Ale... Full story

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