I’ve always found that food is one of the best ways to get to know a new culture.  So, in order as part of an immersion into the culture of Mexico (my first trip to Mexico!) Eli and I headed to the Mexico City’s San Juan Mercado – one of the largest food markets in [...]

Update: Sadly, Alhambra Halal Meat Co. is closed. A few months ago, Eli and I were walking down 24th street when we came across what looked like a new carnaceria. But upon closer inspection – it wasn’t that at all.  Instead it was the about-to-open Alhambra Halal Meat Co. We made it a point to go back shortly [...]