The word ‘taco’ comes from the Nahuatl word ‘tlahco’ which means “half or in the middle”, referring to the way it is formed. The origin of tacos is still unknown. According to Jeffrey M. Pilcher, a professor at…
National Guacamole Day is celebrated on September 16. It is on the same day as Mexico’s Independence Day. It is the day people share stories from 1810 (the day Mexico gained Independence), have traditional dancing..
National Lemon Juice Day is celebrated once every year on August 29. It is not just about drinking a lemonade - that is available to us every day. On this day, people start seeing lemons more than just…
It all started when Don Julio Gonzalez was just 10 years old. Working in his uncle’s tequila distillery. He was full of passion and saw a unique opportunity in the production of tequila. However, at such a young…
Tequila first came into existence in 250-300 A.D. when the Aztec Indians produced a fermented juice of the agave for their ceremonial wine, 'plaque'. This liquid was very important to Aztec culture as they worshipped two Gods.