This past Saturday we had a dinner party. The central figure was Rosie who was the honored guest and the leading cook in the drama. It was a Mexican extravaganza. She planned the menu and Betty and I served as her “pinches” schlepping and chopping.
Friday and Saturday we scampered about Brunswick and the island gathering just the right ingredients. Fortunately, we stumbled on El Puerto Azteca run by the Familia Acevedo on Norwich Street in Brunswick, a treasure-trove of authentic foods, including nopal cactus.
The menu consisted of tostados de pollo, a poblano and rice casserole with nopalito salad, frijoles refritos, guacamole, ceviche and pan de muerto; dessert was banana pudding.
The featured libation of the evening was Merida-style margaritas made with fresh mango and chamoy, a spicy condiment made from fruit and chiles. It quickly became more popular than the bucket of iced Modelo.
Here is an album of photos to help visualize the special occasion.
Secret ingredients: fresh mango & chamoy 
Guacamole & Ceviche 
Preparing Nopales 
Nopalitos 
Digging in! 
Arroz & Poblanos 
Roasting Poblanos 
Rosi & Betty chopping 
Rosi cooking 
Rosi tasting
Wow — that looks delicious. I am sure fun was had by all. I hope you all paid attention to Rosie’s recipes. We are expecting a re-creation in the new year! 🇲🇽 🍹
We thought of you today. Went on a wonderful afternoon cruise and ended up at the Lodge for cocktails. Will keep the recipes close until you get back!
Looks like you all had a fabulous time. I’m drooling! Cheers!
Thanks, we had fun. Rosie is a treasure, a tribute to all Mexicanas!