Ever found yourself halfway through a margarita and wishing for more salt on the rim? Tim McCaffery’s wife used to, so he invented an easy way to salt the rim that doesn’t require turning... Read more >>

As a Texan, it’s easy for me to throw together a little fiesta with a Mexican flare.  Here are six of my favorite ways to treat my guests to a Mexican feast. MAKE YOUR OWN CHIPS Even... Read more >>

As Americans, we celebrate plenty of holidays that we don’t fully understand or appreciate. Here’s a pop quiz: What does St. Patrick’s Day actually commemorate? What is the real... Read more >>

We headed South of the Border to Rancho La Puerta, a destination spa routinely named by Travel & Leisure as one of the best resorts in Mexico. Located just an hour and a half drive from San Diego... Read more >>

My aunt and uncle have sailed on their boat with the same group of friends for almost thirty years. One of their friends has had a rich romantic life—in other words, every time I go sailing with... Read more >>

Every year on Memorial Day, I unearth my blender from its cabinet as the inauguration ceremony for summer—or margarita season, as I like to call it. As if my life had a Jimmy Buffet soundtrack... Read more >>

We headed down the coast of California in a rumbling, brown van, replete with a stove, backseats that doubled as a bed, and a mini-fridge. Our trip over the border was a smooth one; a short line of... Read more >>