mexico
an infusion of
earthy, passionate, juicy exuberance.
generously, ingeniously she
melds exotic essential ingredients into pure manna.
lavishing
all our senses, each sip or mouthful a perfect prayer.
that's the inherent joy of mexico,
serving everything up in an intense celebration of bright life
that quenches ones deepest longings,
filling hearts, eyes, souls
as well as nurturing our bodies.
every bite a petition for
vida la vida.
tucked in the heartbeat of every mexican mercado,
you will find a shrine.
enamored in a sea of languid flowers until the pungent musk of chilies call you out,
turning to answer
you are just as quickly seduced with mountains of
tropical fruits, brilliant ripe vegetables, irresistible frescas,
strands of la musica vida
weaving enticingly through out.
hot pinks, mysterious indigos, seductive magentas, day glow orange,
a thousand bright distractions in the treasure laden mercado of life.
sooner or later chasing the tail of desire you arrive.
she may be flanked with a choir of white winged angels,
or perched solo on a half moon
a pearl of patience served straight up on the half shell,
a perfect soul siren in a sea of candles;
no matter how distracted, no matter how long we follow the
atlas of our lives,
she waits
ever ready
for the moment we are willing to pause.
demure in her quiet robes, eyes full of mother love,
hands clasped in compassion for the teaming life around her,
armfuls of flowers at her feet
blooming to be near her.
and i wonder
why does it take so long to pause before love?
to lay down diversions and
stand in awe of the miracle of living?
to stop speaking because it is enough to hear our own breathing,
to practice mindfulness;
knowing even the garden wrestles with birth and ruin.
who among us does not rise in relief when the clean slate of a new day
erupts in the
large song of small birds?
who will not stop beside the fading cloak of winter to
marvel at the first bright crocus of spring?
everyday our lives are ripe with the fruits of life
some sweet some darkened with unbearable sorrow.
we can all use a caring heart,
new morning,
voice of compassion,
candles in darkness
a pause for love tucked into the creases of hurried life.
taking time to stand in awe of each of you and
offer my deepest gratitude
for being bright flowers in the garden of life.
gracias mi amors
you sweeten my moment
this is what i am drawn to
seeker that i am
to the heart of each moment
the sacred
hidden somewhere in the ordinary
the eternal conviction
that we are all inextricably bound to one another
the belief that divinity resides in each of us
to coax it out of each fleeting moment.
San Miguel de Allende
Semana Santa
march 30- april 9. 2012
if san miguel has ever called to you
i hope you will join us for one of the most
mystical times of the year
to walk the ancient cobblestones.
now dear friends....
where has paradise taken you?
the heart that breaks open
can contain the whole universe.
joanna macy
baked chili rellenos
roast poblano chilies over a gas flame
until the skin chars and permeates the air with the
savory aroma of mexico
place your roasted chilies in a bowl and cover with a plate to "sweat".
this will make your chilies easier to peel
slit open the length of each peeled chili
carefully remove the seeds
where the heat of each chili resides
in a saucepan
place four coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes
with a little water
simmer
stuff each chili with queso ranchero and
carefully line them up side by side in a baking pan
cover with a lid or foil and bake for twenty minutes at 350
while your chilies are baking
chop and saute 1/2 of a small white onion
take your shimmering tomatoes and place in a blender add
3/4 tablespoon chicken bullion
"knorr jugosa in consume pollo"
the sauteed onion
ground fresh pepper to taste
add to the tomato mixture an equal amount of
la alpura crema
blend to a smooth mixture
when your chilies are finished baking
add the tomato crema over the top
and serve pipping hot
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this sabroso dish is charged with memories of san miguel and so easy to
prepare. my praise was so great the first night i enjoyed these,
sophia the head cook
invited me into the kitchen to share her recipe.
lucky me,
now lucky you!
chilies por la cocina de mi hermano
plaster, acrylics, shiva oil paintstiks and love
