Atole

Atole is hot and thick, made of a corn gruel, sweetened with piloncillo (dark, unrefined cane sugar that still retains a lot of the molasses content) and flavored with cinnamon and/or vanilla, chocolate or fruit.

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Three Kings Day

Three King’s Day, January 6th, is a popular Mexican holiday and traditionally when children in Mexico are given their Christmas gifts.

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Posadas

Posadas, re-enactments of the arrival of Joseph and Mary into Bethlehem, are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and are held from December 16th through the eve of December 24th.

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Gastronomy of the Michoacan Hills

Regional specialties in Patzcuaro and the hills of Michoacan state include Aporreadillo, Atole, Buñuelos con miel, Charales, Corundas, Pescado blanco or Pátzcuaro whitefish, Sopa Tarasca and Michoacan’s famous homemade natural ice creams.

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Mexican Cuisine

The cuisines and ingredients of Mexico: the evolution of Mexican food

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