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My Mother-in-law’s Secret Recipes

G Brady

Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, Jenuary 19th 2008.- My dear sweet mother- in-law, La Suegrita, has raised eight healthy children, cooking for them on a daily basis, until now they are well into their thirties, with no end in sight. She is an expert practitioner of the traditional Jalisco school of vittles. I am constantly amazed at the variety of elaborate, time consuming, labor- intensive, delicious, nutritious, and, above all, thrifty dishes she turns out on a daily basis. So when Hector and Sandra gave me the opportunity to launch a new column, I thought: how about cashing in on this treasure trove of lore! La Suegrita graciously yielded to my pleas and has, perhaps a bit reluctantly, consented to reveal some of her secrets.

My first suggestion was: duck pozole. You haven’t lived until you have tried my mother- in- law’s duck pozole. So I made an appointment for ten or eleven last Sunday morning, when we all gather at her nearby house for menudo (future recipe number three, I promise!), with the intention of interviewing her and coaxing her into revealing the ingredients and so forth. Well, as is often the case, my plan did not happen. Strolling down the lane I spied La Suegrita walking hand in hand with my darling daughter, who is suffering greatly from the ongoing “cold spell”. They were on their way in search of “petroleo” for her respiratory ailment. So, instead of duck pozole, we present the following cough remedy (which I must admit undeniably alleviated her bronchial suffering, where commercial cough syrups had failed; believe it or not!)

The Mazatlan Grapevine

By: Greg Brady

The first of the year 2008 saw the entry of the new mayor, Jorge Abel Sanchez Lopez, and his incoming administrative team. Jorge Abel, as he likes to be called, is not only known as el alcalde, or mayor, he also bears the title of el presidente municipal, that is, president of the greater Mazatlan municipality, akin to a county, which includes Villa Union to the south and La Noria to the north, also many outlying ranchos, rural settlements, such as the birthplace of banda music, El Recodo.

The popular Jorge Abel’s appointee to the office of Director of the Municipal Institute of Culture, Tourism and Art is José Luis Franco Rodríguez, alias Pepe Franco, who is a well known local writer, professor of literature and progenitor of the annual springtime book fair La Feria de Libros. He is faced with the Herculean task of managing this year’s Carnaval, one of the world’s largest, on very short notice: it starts exceptionally early this year, on January 31st. He remains confident that it can be done, saying, “We are going to have a good Carnaval, we are advancing at the pace of a forced march, but we have a team that works very well together, so everything will be fine, just like other years.”

A good sign of more cooperation in the future between Mazatlan and the Governor Jesus Aguilar’s office in Culiacan: his first week in charge, Jorge Abel asked for and received a hefty loan from the State of Sinaloa to help defray civic operating expenses until the municipal treasury revives from the transition of power. Explains Jorge Abel, “We showed the Governor the real situation in Mazatlan with respect to finances, and we were assured by the State government that it would advance the necessary funds to meet the more urgent outlays, such as workers’ salaries and payments to providers.” Maybe having a Mayor who belongs to the PRI, the same political party that has long held the Governor’s office, will bring more blessings our way.

Monotype In Mazatlan Workshops

Monotype in Mazatlan Workshops

Treat yourself to the ultimate creative experience! Glen Rogers continues her Monotype Workshops in the heart of Centro Historico, Mazatlan.

For experienced artists, it is a great opportunity to create a new body of work. For those looking to explore their creativity – monotype is a wonderful medium.

Often called the "painterly print" - it is a process where you paint on plexiglas and transfer the image to paper via the etching press.

The workshops are geared for beginner to advance. Glen's studio is close to the beach, the Plaza Machado, great B&B’s and beach-front hotels.

Other activities for your enjoyment include yoga, massage & spa facilities, great seafood, and shopping.

Tee Off Time at Estrella del Mar Charity Golf Tournament

By: Sean Hennessey and Greg Brady

Photos: Ivan Lizarraga

Mazatlan, Sinaloa, México, world class beachfront Golf Resort Estrella del Mar, Friday, Jan 4, 8 AM:- It was another picture perfect Mazatlan morning, as celebrities, participants and observers gathered at the world class beachfront golf resort Estrella del Mar for the 3rd annual Charity Golf Tournament, for the benefit of the International Golf Foundation, which sponsors scholarships for worthy Mexican children. Various international celebrities were in attendance, including Emmy award winning actor Gordon Clapp of NYPD Blue, comedienne/ actress Kate Flannery of TV series The Office, and professional golfer Kim Kouwabunpat, winner of 4 US junior titles.

After a sumptuous breakfast, attendees gathered on the lawn before a breathtaking panorama of secluded beach, swaying palms and emerald green landscapes. Owner/partner Pat Butler led off the ceremonies, thanking all those working to make it happen. He then introduced Mazatlan's new mayor Jorge Abel López Sanchez, who drew a round of laughter with his expressions of appreciation for the continuing investments in the local economy.

Austrian actor/ body builder (and portrayer of lookalike Arnold Schwarzenegger in the A & E movie See Arnold Run) called Mazatlan, "an amazing place" and vowed, "I vill be coming back here!". Kate Flannery noted that, "Mazatlan is no stranger to a good party!" and added that it was wonderful to be able to have a great party and help a worthy cause at the same time. Actress Paula Trickey, a regular on Pacific Blue for five seasons, mentioned that she appears in some thirty celebrity golf tournaments per year, but that the Estrella del Mar was her favorite. "It's a great course!" Chris Rich of Murphy Brown apologized for his Spanish, adding, "Golf is a universal language, but I don't speak it either." Polish beauty queen/gymnast/actress Eva Halina, who has appeared on Friends and The Dream Team, praised the loveliness of the grounds and the friendliness of the people. Canadian folksinger Grindstone Cal called the course the best he has ever played on. Indeed, all of the celebrities remarked on the natural beauty of the surroundings and the friendliness of the locals.

Sinaloa Interactive goes international

Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, January 3nd., 2008- This morning an agreement of strategic alliance was carried out between Sinaloa Interactive and Sean Hennessey and Greg Brady. Discussed was the fact that Mazatlan Interactivo is launching an ambitious project to internationalize and position their English internet portal (mazatlaninteractivo) as the best in Sinaloa.

In an atmosphere of frank camaraderie and lots of enthusiasm, the parties involved in the project analyzed the project outline proposed by the directors of Sinaloa Interactivo and it was modified by Sean and Greg. This was to the liking of our director, Hector Lizarraga Vencis and the coordinator general, Sandra Luz Moreno de Lizarraga.

Once the modifications were approved, the parties passed on to the design part of the program and the following agreements were reached:

-as of January 2nd, 2008, Sean and Greg are the head of the English section of mazatlaninteractivo.com

Mazatlan Big Fish Classic World Class Billfishing

World-Class Billfishing,
World-Class Hospitality and
World-Class Prize Money

Are the hallmarks of the Mazatlán Billfish Classic. Our tournament format awards points for each verified billfish release. Minimum weight requirements of 225 pounds for marlin and 150 pounds for swordfish ensure that many more fish are released and available to fight again in future tournaments.

The entire cash prize pool in 2005 was awarded for released billfish. More than 175 billfish were released, and not a single billfish was brought to the scales. We’re extremely proud of our 98% average release rate and are committed to maintaining this high level of conservation.

Frontier Airlines Dallas Fort Whorth Maz

Frontier Airlines to begin flight service

Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW) to Mazatlan Mexico (MZT) on June 7th. 2007.

Mazatlan, México March 02th, 2007. The Mazatlan Hotel Association announced today that Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: FRNT) received final approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT) this last Wednesday,    to fly between Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW) and Mazatlan Mexico (MZT) “Tickets can now be purchased on line at www.frontierAirlines.com and in the next few days through travel agents and other on line vendors “ said Carlos Berdegue, Vice President of the Mazatlan Hotel Association.

The Frontier new non-stop air service DTW-MZT will start on June 7th. Of this year, on an airbus A319 with a capacity of 132 seats with 33 inches of legroom, equipped with LCD screens on every seat back, DIRECTV service, and pay-per.view movies.

Flight   service Dallas/Ft. Worth to Mazatlan and back will be available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The flight schedule Dallas/ Ft. Worth (DFW) to Mazatlan Mexico (MZT) will be: Leave Dallas at 12:00 Noon and arrive in Mazatlan at 1:30 p.m. While the return flight will leave from Mazatlan at 2:20 p.m. and will arrive in Dallas/Ft. Worth at 5:35 p.m.

“This new service from Dallas/Ft. Worth just comes to add to the aggressive goals we had set forth for this year” Said Berdegue “Our willingness to support our partners and the great attitude that we have towards any project we put our hands on it’s a pattern that has proven to be successful and therefore   makes us a very reliable partner. We have an excellent reputation as a hotel association and is already paying off.

We are still looking forward to increasing air service through frontier from other potential gateways in the very near future, but we have to take a step at a time. Our business relationship with Frontier Airlines couldn’t be better these days” Berdegue concluded.

Passport requirement for US citizens

US Consulate General Guadalajara
Public Diplomacy

Guadalajara, Jalisco. November 8, 2006 -- Americans who travel to and from Mexico on an airplane will need to carry a valid U.S. passport under new rules that go into effect on January 8, 2007.

Americans living in Mexico who do not have a valid U.S. passport should apply for one at the United States Embassy or at any U.S. consulate, as soon as possible. Though we have extra staff ready to handle the increased demand, applying for and receiving a passport can take four to six weeks.

The passport application process is simple. Please click on the following web link:

US Embasy Mexico Guadalajara for information about how you can apply for your passport.

Mazatlan 6 reasons to retire here

Supported By:

Costa Bonita Resorts

La Paloma Condominiums

Balboa Hospital & Walk In Clinic . Mazatlan

The foundations of the Mazatlán Lifestyle are warmth, nearness and affordability

“Whether you are young and single and love the party scene or a more mature, family oriented person, Mazatlan´s warm weather and equally warm people will light up your soul while you experience quality living at prices well below major U.S. and Canadian cities… and certainly at a fraction of the cost of Hawaii or the beaches of California, Florida or the Caribbean. “Enjoy so much, but peso little.”

Not so far away from home

Mazatlan is relatively close to the border. You can drive to Nogales (or vice-versa) in 12 hours, although leisurely motorists tend to stop overnight halfway. By bus it´s 16 hours. By air, it´s a scant 2 hours to Phoenix or Houston, 2 ½ hours to Los Angeles, less than 3 to Denver or Salt Lake City. All those are hubs for further travel on Mexicana, America West, Continental, AeroMexico, Alaska, Delta, Frontier—the airlines that serve Mazatlan.

Enjoy the weather all year round

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Being just 15 miles south of the Tropic of Cancer, Mazatlan is in the same latitudes as the Hawaiian Islands and the southern Bahamas. Enjoy tropical conditions with dry, moderate winters and warm, wet summers. The average temperature year round is 77*F.

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