Janice Travels to Cabo, Mexico for Fabulous Food … and Fun in the Sun

by Janice on February 24th, 2012

Several days ago, I returned from a lovely week in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with my two West Coast sisters, Diane and Lori. Liz and I plan to record a podcast about our respective mid-winter adventures when she — and her muscles — recover from her Park City ski vacation. In the meantime, I thought I’d share a few photos of the stunning scenery and the food we ate during my trip. Enjoy!

Each day started with a walk on the beach to watch the sun rise, which was so invigorating and beautiful.

One morning, I made scrambled eggs with cheese, smoked salmon, and sauteed red bell peppers for breakfast, and served them with a side of tortilla chips and a refreshing glass of mango nectar.

 

Chicken, bean & cheese tortillas were on our menu for many lunches, and we always had them with avocado and salsa on the side. Cerveza?  Si!

 I attended a cooking demo conducted by Chef Manuel Ramirez at the Pueblo Bonito resort. I was hoping to learn about Mexican cuisine, but the chef had other ideas and demonstrated how to make Kung Pao Pork instead.  No worries though, because it was still a nice way to spend an afternoon.

Nopales (cactus leaves) were plentiful in Mexico, but I have not been able to find any in the Boston area. I’m itching to make nopale salad, but I may need to wait until I go back to Cabo some day.

If anyone knows where I can buy cactus leaves around here, do tell …

This was the view from our patio at sunset. I’m sure you can understand why it was so hard to leave Mexico and return to cold, rainy Boston.

Have you been lucky enough to get away this winter?

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6 Responses to “Janice Travels to Cabo, Mexico for Fabulous Food … and Fun in the Sun”

  1. Tania on February 24th, 2012

    You can find no pales in most Mexican stores. They sell them in small jars.

  2. Jada on February 25th, 2012

    Loved your post! Our family (kids, too) are heading back to Cabo the end of June. My husband and I spent our 10th anniversary there. Can’t wait to explore with the kids. We love to try different foods and have some favorite places picked out off the “tourist path”. What I love most, though? Having a kitchen in the condo so I can cook with local ingredients!

  3. dnewwell on February 25th, 2012

    looks fantastic! Your sister must love you a lot…

    wish you were (still) here.

  4. dnewwell on February 25th, 2012

    my email is down at the moment, and i imagine you moderate this posts before they go live so…
    had an a amazing breakfast w endless bloody marys. photos to follow. but best fruit plate i ever had, 10 different fresh amazing items.
    warmed today, 81, sun feels hot, little breeze. flurries in pdx, o my.
    hope you are enjoying your saturday, more later.

    xo

  5. Asritha on February 28th, 2012

    Wow I think that was an awesome trip Janice :)

  6. eatingRD on February 28th, 2012

    This looks fabulous, so glad you had a nice time! Nopales are so delicious, but I have yet to go searching for them here. When I worked at Extension they brought in a bunch for us to take home :)

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