Over the course of nearly 30 years, Mexico Cooks! has visited Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, one of the most beautiful small colonial cities of Mexico, more times than we can count.

Lila Downs, Morelia, Michoacán, October 3, 2009.  Unless otherwise noted, all photos are copyright Mexico Cooks!. Lila Downs hypnotized Morelia and absconded with the city's heart a few weekends ago.  For a time, we Morelianos forgot about la crisis...

Actúa por la Paz: Take Action for Peace, on the back of a T-shirt, Morelia, September 15, 2009.On the night of September 15, 2008--just a bit over a year ago--all of Mexico celebrated its annual re-enactment of the Grito de Dolores (1810 call for...

The covered dining terraza at Los Comensales borders the restaurant's central garden, beautifully in bloom in rain or sunshine.  Indoor dining is also available.When Mexico Cooks! is looking for a traditional old-style Morelia comida corrida...

Basílica dome at twlight, Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (Our Lady of Health), Pátzcuaro.  The setting sun gives the dome its heavenly pink glow.Just before Mexico's Independence Day holiday, a spur-of-the-moment email ("Show me real...

The heart of Pichátaro: Templo de San Francisco de Asís (St. Francis of Assisi Church), decorated for its annual fiestas.Low-hanging clouds and misty rain accompanied Mexico Cooks! to San Francisco Pichátaro, Michoacán, for a day at the town's 10°...