La Paz, Baja California Sur

historically significant since founded in 1535 by Hernan Cortés is not only the most peaceful state capital I have ever been to, it is also called “Aquarium of the World”.



In the Sea of Cortez you can find different types of whales, all type of fish, mantas, sharks, whale sharks, sea lions and most important for me, it is also home of great sea products such as blue crab, oysters, callo de hacha – scallops…











There are two ways to get there from Los Cabos. You can take the pacific highway and pass Todos Santos, the small coastal town at the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains. That route is a little faster and you could find also rich vegetable & chili farmlands, avocado -, papaya - & mango trees close to the road.









The other option is to drive from San Jose del Cabo, towards Los Barilles and the old silver town El Triunfo which was at one point the largest city in Baja where more than 10,000 miners where seeking silver, gold and other valuable minerals from the surrounding baja mountains in 1862.

Starting the New Year with Great Products!

Sport Fishing in Los Cabos and Organic Vegetables from Miraflores were the highlight of January 2011!






Anytime is a good time for fishing in Cabo. Black, Blue and Striped Marlin, Swordfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Dorado, Snapper, various species of Shark, and many other fishes are waiting to be catched…



"In the Weeds of Baja" between the beautiful Organic Vegetables

Menu Changes at Market Restaurant by Jean Georges,

will be implemented on December 06, 2010. We have been getting in a bunch of new organic products. Finally the local vegetable season is about to start. I also have recently been at the big apple:
“It was another great trip to New York. Tasting again the classics, but also the new creations at Jean Georges Vongerichten, Three Michelin Star crowned Restaurant in the Trump Tower… Visiting Jean Georges newest restaurants at the Mark Hotel, located at the Upper East Side, and the very popular “all organic food concept restaurant” ABC Kitchen, close to Union Square… Certainly the wonderful Perry Street Restaurant had to be a part of the whole experience again… “




Union Square Farmer's Market




ABC Kitchen




Roasted Carrot and Avocado Salad, Sour Cream, Seeds and Citrus




Grilled Pork Chops with Jalapeño Chili Paste and Green Vegetables



Check out the video "How to prepare the Jalapeño Chili Paste" - Charlotte Today Show

BBQ Dinner at Breeze Restaurant

After exploring some of Carolinas BBQ joints, I was inspired to refine our Baja BBQ Menu. That special we are offering for a couple of nights at Breeze restaurant. Traditionally smoked and pulled pork, ribs and spice rubbed beef, but all in combination with our local ingredients, chilies and spices. Sean Considine, Pastry Chef, comes originally from North Carolina and was my main consulter for this project…



Passion fruit BBQ baby back ribs, chipotle BBQ pulled pork, chicken with orange and achiote marinade, turkey burgers, meat balls with tamarind BBQ, sichuan mole braised short ribs and many other delicious creations are available to try…

Mexican Wine

is a rapidly growing industry and not only highly demanded in Los Cabos. Tasting the wines of Baja California Norte was the main objective from my recent trip through the renown Valley of Guadalupe which lies between the picturesque mountains close to Ensenada. It was amazing to meet a couple of the enthusiastic winemakers and learn about their visionary concepts. Modern “New World” technology wine production, but also “Old World” methods are used by the local mix of mostly self-trained Mexican but also European, North and South American wine-maker's clan. Thanks to Rogelio Cortes from Baja Wines Cabo we could experience “this very special places and moments in time”.

Vinos Vena Cava - La Villa del Valle



Bodega Paralelo



Tasting with Daniel Lonnberg



Bodega Roganto - Rogelio & Antonio



Mariachis at Cantina Hussong's in Ensenada



Bodega Tres Valles - Tasting with Joaquin Prieto



Bodega Sinergi - Tasting with Jose Luis Durand



Lunch at LAJA



Bodega JC Bravo - Tasting with Juan Carlos Bravo



Bodega Adobe Guadalupe



Bodega Mogor Badan - Tasting with Natalia



Bodega Quinta Monasterio



Walking through the vineyards with Reynaldo Rodriguez



Bodega Viñas de Garza - Tasting with Amado Garza



Hugo d'Acosta's Escuelita - "Little Wine Making School"



Tasting with Hugo at the Wine Boutique "La Contra"





Natalia's Garden



Natalia's Grape Marmalade and me



Click here for the Red Wine Goulash with Poblano Chili and Grape Marmalade Recipe