July 21th is International Dog Day! And while we at My Baja Insurance love our jobs, today the real boss is in charge. Meet Chispa, our Chief Morale Officer and the inspiration behind today’s post. As you can see, he’s taking his executive... Continue Reading →
This Father's Day, the entire team at My Baja Insurance wants to extend our warmest wishes to all the incredible dads, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures out there! Today is a day to honor the men who have played such... Continue Reading →
June 20th, marks International Surfing Day, a global celebration of the sport, the surfing lifestyle, and the conservation of our precious ocean and coastlines. But here in Baja California, it's more than just a day to appreciate perfect barrels and salty... Continue Reading →
Ingredients: 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast (cut into chunks) 4 Dried Guajillo Chilies (seeded) 2 Dried Ancho Chilies (seeded) 1 Onion & 6 Garlic cloves Spices: 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp cloves, salt &... Continue Reading →
MOLE DE OLLA, A DELICIOUS SOUP YEAR AROUND Ingredients 1 ½ pound RUMBA Oxtail 1 ½ Pound RUMBA Beef shank ½ medium white onion 3 garlic cloves 2 bay leaves SAUCE: 2 Ancho peppers cleaned and deveined 3 Pasilla Peppers cleaned and deveined 1 garlic clove ¼ medium white onion 1 medium size tomato about... Continue Reading →
Corn Tamales Ingredients 7 cups fresh corn kernels, from 7 ears 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup harina de maiz (dried... Continue Reading →
PORK CARNITAS DROWNED SANDWICH INGREDIENTS 4 hard rolls halved horizontally 1 Lb Pork Carnitas ¾ cup of Refried Beans 2 Lbs. ripe tomatoes 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon of vinegar ½ teaspoon of dry Mexican oregano Salt to taste 1 / 4 of a large thinly sliced onion and marinated in lemon juice Hot sauce:... Continue Reading →
Christmas Ponche INGREDIENTS 4 quarts of water 1 gallon 1 large piloncillo cone (or 12 oz. of brown sugar) 3 cinnamon sticks 1 lb Tejocotes* 1½ Lb. guavas about 12 guavas 3/4 cup prunes chopped 1½ cup apples chopped 1... Continue Reading →
Buñuelos Authentic Mexican Recipe INGREDIENTS 3 cups flour, sifted twice 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup butter or margarine oil for frying DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, mix flour,... Continue Reading →
Cindy shares... 