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Puerto Morelos Prepares for 7th Annual Copa del Rey Polo Tournament

435836 — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:53:00 GMT

The exotic jungle of the Mayan Riviera will pulse with the galloping of hooves, when the 7th Annual Copa del Rey International Polo Tournament takes place April 25 - 28, 2013 at El Rey Polo Country Club in Puerto Morelos, just 20 minutes south of Cancun.

Set amidst the lush jungle of the Mexican Caribbean, the regulation polo field will bring six teams face-to-face at a multi-day competition. Ranked as a 4-6 goal event, the tournament will showcase players from around the world and of course, Mexico where the sport has been played since 1880. This highly anticipated Tournament has quickly become one of the top annual social and sporting events of the Cancun-Riviera Maya region.

Since 2007, when the world-famous polo legend Carlos Gracida (Queen Elizabeth's favorite) played in the inaugural Copa del Rey (El Rey Cup), the Tournament has brought the thrill of polo and an alluring equestrian lifestyle to a region already acclaimed for its beaches, water sports, resorts, and archeology.

The tournament will kick off on Thursday April 25 with a cocktail reception on Friday evening at Plaza Kulkucan in Cancun where the teams and players will be presented to invited guests and members of the local and international media. While match play will begin on Friday morning, the tournament and its participants will receive the blessing of a Mayan shaman and the Governor of Quintana Roo, Roberto Borge, will officially open the event on Saturday afternoon. The six teams will meet, head to head throughout the weekend culminating in the championship match on Sunday. A variety of events have been planned around this year's tournament including an art exhibition, live musical entertainment and, of course, the hotly contested Ladies Hat Competition!

Corporate sponsors for this year's event include Sunset World, Fiesta Americana, Lemmus, Scappino, INRiviera, E Entertainment, Mazda, Cuatro Tacos and Volaris among others. The Copa del Rey tournament was inaugurated in 2007 and since then has grown into one of the most anticipated social and sporting events in the country.

El Rey Polo Club is located on la Ruta de los Cenotes, 6 miles from the town of Puerto Morelos, 20 minutes south of Cancun, and has the only regulation polo field (300 yd x 160 yd) in the Mexican Caribbean. Open year-round, El Rey Polo Club offers lessons for beginning to advanced players, with training packages and practice sessions available, as well as a seasoned stable of horses. The polo field is flanked by a clubhouse with restaurant and banquet facilities and an infinity edge pool. For more information about El Rey Polo Club and the tournament call 998 802 1609 or email alexa@poloincancun.com.

April 25-28 7th Annual Copa del Rey Polo Tournament

435836 — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:29:00 GMT

Calling all spectators and polo lovers!

The annual Copa del Rey Polo weekend is back in Cancun and Puerto Morelos! Join a weekend of exciting polo matches beginning on Thursday, April 25th with a welcome cocktail party. Friday kicks off the matches beginning at 2:30pm and goes through all day Sunday, ending with the closing ceremonies at 6:30pm. For more information, please contact any of the sponsors listed above or visit the Facebook event page.

2013 Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Series to Begin in Puerto Morelos

435836 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:07:00 GMT

Following the overwhelming success of the 2012 season, The Little Mexican Cooking School and Casa Caribe are pleased to present the 2013 WINE TASTING AND FOOD PAIRING SERIES, offered in cooperation with La Europea and Cordon Bleu School of Gastronomy.

For 7 Friday evenings throughout the spring, the open-air terrace of Casa Caribe will be set for a civilized evening of history and appreciation of wine. "The best fun I had on holiday!" and "I have been looking forward to this all year." and "What a fun, interesting night!" are typical of the guest's comments.

Catriona Brown, Proprietor, says "In keeping with our tradition of enhancing the food culture of the region, our Wine Tastings offer an accessible, fun and educational experience. Tourists and locals alike more and more look to bring a learning experience home with them - something they can share with friends and family ".

This year there is a completely different set of wines suggested by the knowledgeable management of La Europea, selected as the best examples of the varieties. Thanks to La Europea, students will be able to have rapid home delivery of all the wines offered for tastings. The Little Mexican Cooking School is also pleased to be working with the Cordon Bleu school of Gastronomy who will be providing the wine presenters for the various events.

Each class will have at least five wines representative of the region or varietal and will cover the history, viticulture, production methods and other special information. Each class will have at least three different food plates, thoughtfully matched to the wines by Chef Cristobal Tamariz. The cost per person will be 350 pesos per 2 hour class and includes all wine tastings and food.

The first event in the series will be on Friday February 1st and will commence at 7 pm. The theme will be "An Old World New Comer: Spain" with sommelier Sergio Rossi from Argentina presenting tastings of:

VB Lagar de Cervera
VB Marques de Riscal Rueda
VR Monte Castrillo
VT Condado de Haza Crianza
VT Viña Ardanza

Each wine will be accompanied by food tastings by Chef Cristobal Tamariz.

The remaining 6 Wine & Food Evenings will begin at 6 pm and the themes will be as follows:

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15th - The Elegance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
FRIDAY MARCH 1st - Across the Andes to Argentina
FRIDAY MARCH 15th - Across the Andes to Chile
FRIDAY MARCH 29th - Understanding French Wine - Bourdeaux, Burgundy & The Rhone
FRIDAY APRIL 5th - Understanding Mexican Wine - The Great Newcomer
FRIDAY APRIL 19th - All About Food and Wine Pairing - The stars of food and wine pairing

Inquiries by phone 998 251 8060 and email cat@puertomorelosliving.com. Bookings can be made by through Paypal to cat@puertomorelosliving.com

The Little Mexican Cooking School and Casa Caribe
Avenida Rojo Gomez 768 - 3.5 blocks north of the Town Square
Puerto Morelos
Quintana Roo 77580 Mexico
MX ph 52 998 251 8060
USA ph 512 410 8146
http://www.thelittlemexicancookingschool.com

The Roger's Cup Returns with More World Class Polo!

435836 — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:24:00 GMT

One of my favorite events is coming up next month and I want to be sure all my horsey friends know about it!

Excitement, elegance and glamour come to the Mexican Caribbean as El Rey Polo Club hosts the Roger’s Cup International Polo Tournament in exotic Puerto Morelos on November 8 - 12, 2012.

Puerto Morelos is a tropical paradise set in the lush Mayan jungle, less than 20 minutes from the Cancun International Airport. Players from Canada, the United States, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Argentina and Mexico will compete on the regulation polo field over a multi-day tournament, bringing the jungle alive with adrenaline-charged action.

The Roger’s Cup, sponsored by BDW International Drilling Inc. and ACE Drilling, Supply and Transport, is one of the most anticipated annual sporting and social events in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Fabulous parties, sophistication and the excitement of world-class polo come together for this year´s most exciting sporting event.

The 2012 Schedule Of Events is as follows:

For more info visit http://www.poloincancun.com/rogerscup/

Feliz Como Lombriz? FREE Vermiculture Workshop at Casa Caribe!

435836 — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:21:00 GMT

Vermiculture is the cultivation of worms and the process of using them in the creation of vermicompost. Vermicompost is the humus rich natural waste created by the worms. Worms ingest many kinds of organic waste, pass it through their bodies, converting it into vermicompost. Vermiculture is a simple process that can easily be managed by the average person in their own home! A vermiculture system is a great alternative for those who may not have enough outdoor space for a traditional composting bin. Much of our household garbage can also be converted into vermicompost in the same manner thus reducing our household waste going to dumps and landfills. Worms not only convert garbage into valuable manure. They also keep the environment healthy!

On Sunday June 17th at 11am, Casa Caribe in Puerto Morelos will present a FREE workshop in vermiculture lead by Gerardo Villaneuva who has developed a very simple vermiculture system for use in your home. You contribute organic matter in to feed the worms and out comes vermicompost, the world's best fertilizer, clean and easy to use. Gerardo will show us how to build and use the boxes and illustrate the many ways to make use of these industrious worms and the garden fertilizer they create. He will also show us what to do with "worm tea"!

Gerardo is currently installing worm systems in Xcaret and supplying local hotels with live sprout boxes. We will be able to sample them (the sprouts that is, not the worms) at Casa Caribe's popular Sunday Brunch. The seminar will be conducted in English and Spanish. Casa Caribe Bed & Breakfast is located at 768 Avenida Rojo Gomez in Puerto Morelos. For more information visit the Facebook event page or contact Catriona Brown via email cat@puertomorelosliving.com.

Advantages of Vermicomposting

Vermicompost is an eco-friendly fertilizer created from biodegradable organic waste products and is naturally chemical free!
Vermicompost does not have any adverse effect on soil, plants or the environment.
Vermicompost improves soil aeration and texture thereby reducing soil compaction and promoting better root growth and nutrient absorption.
Vermicompost increases the water retention capacity of soil due to its high content of organic matter.
Vermicompost improves status of macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients in the soil.

Mesmerized by the Maya, Author Writes Book on 2012 Debate

435836 — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT

A small bookstore in a rustic pueblo in Quintana Roo, Mexico, was apparently the right place for author and journalist Jeanine Kitchel to nurture her craving to learn more about the Maya culture.

Her new book, Maya 2012 Revealed, Demystifying the Prophecy, brings a realistic look at the furor caused by December 21, 2012, with emphasis on who are the Maya, the code, their calendar system, Maya astronomy and the night sky, 2012ology, the collapse of their culture, and the prophecy as seen by Maya elders.

Kitchel moved to Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, in 1997 after traveling there frequently in the 1980s. Her former bookstore, one of seven in the state of Quintana Roo and the only English language bookshop at the time, carried numerous titles about the Maya culture, the pyramid sites, breaking the Maya code, the Maya calendar, the explorers who dug the sites, the scholars who studied them, and the myths of the Chilam Balam and the Popul Vuh.

Becoming more mesmerized by the Maya with each passing year, she began writing about them on urgings from publishers Ron Mader, planeta.com, and David Simmonds, of The Mexico Files (now website MexicoPremiere.com). Her writing range expanded to The Miami Herald and three Mexico City newspapers.

"It was something I loved to read about," she said. "I was fascinated by the Maya culture and the fact that, at the time, no one could break the code. It was this incredible mystery and a very exciting time in the Yucatan and I was at the source. As each new Maya title was published-about the civilization, the code, the pyramids-I ordered it. I read everything I could get my hands on. I was seriously addicted."

Flash forward to 2012 and the end date debate. Who better to author a book describing in detail the end time prophecy and the nuances of the Maya culture than Kitchel?

The book will be available in May. On each book sold, a portion of the profits will go to edúcaTE, an educational non-profit organization in Yucatan, that helps send Maya children to school whose parents cannot afford it. To get a copy of Maya 2012 Revealed, Demystifying the Prophecy, check Kitchel's website at www.jeaninekitchel.com or Amazon.com and iTunes.

For further information you may contact the author directly.

Contact: Jeanine Kitchel
Email: casamayamx[at]gmail.com
Phone: (805) 617 - 0289

Big News in Little Puerto Morelos!!

435836 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:14:00 GMT

On March 20th, 2012, the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) announced the finalists for their 2012 Awards of Excellence. Our own Catriona Brown, owner/proprietor of The Little Mexican Cooking School in Puerto Morelos, was notified that she is one of just three finalists in the Entrepreneur or Business Person of the Year category.

The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is a worldwide forum for the development and exchange of information, knowledge, and inspiration within the professional food and beverage community. With nearly 3,000 members from more than 32 countries, this organization of creative and talented professionals is engaged in and committed to excellence in the food industry. The winner will be announced in a ceremony capping its 34th annual IACP Conference on Monday, April 2, 2012 at the New York Times Center in Manhattan.

"This is a huge compliment from my industry peers and I am stunned and delighted." said Brown, "We have all worked hard to create a wonderful experience in the understanding of Mexican food and culture and are proud to have sent nearly 2000 students home with knowledge of real Mexican food and a deeper understanding of this country." She is also cognizant of the impact overseas. "Our students go home and have parties and dinners and spread their knowledge of Mexican food and culture that they have gained from the school - thereby creating ripples that go far and wide. I intend to keep expanding the school further promote the wonderful cuisine of this fascinating country".

Chef Pablo Espinosa, Head Chef at the school, remarked "It is fun to change people's perspectives of what they believe Mexican food is."

For more information about The Little Mexican Cooking School and its offerings contact:

Catriona Brown
52 998 251 8060
52 998 159 8890
US 512 410 8146
cat@puertomorelosliving.com
http://www.thelittlemexicancookingschool.com

Taste the Wines of Chile in Puerto Morelos

435836 — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:11:00 GMT

Tonight in Puerto Morelos, Casa Caribe and Tulipanes will present their last wine tasting event for the season featuring a selection of Chilean wines. The Vines will once again be providing us the opportunity of tasting a selection of wines from Quintay of the Maipo Valley Chile where the renowned Casablanca and Leyda sub-growing regions are situated. Guests will be tasting a nice selection of their wines including their Carmenere - Chile’s own signature grape.

This red varietal disappeared from European vineyards in the mid-19th century and reappeared among Chile’s Merlot vines a hundred years later. Today over 8800 hectares of Carmenere are planted in vineyards all across Chile. The deepest, darkest, purplest of all red grapes. Enjoy it with red meats and corn-based dishes, such as Chile’s favorite pastel de choclo (corn and meat pie), or take advantage of its natural fruity-spiciness and serve it up with Indian curry or a Mexican mole.

Chef Pablo Espinosa from The Little Mexican Cooking School will be serving appetizers: brown mushrooms with stewed tomatoes, olives and cloves and a cilantro chimmichurri; tuna tartare with avocado salad and chipotle dressing and sea scallops with corn cream sauce and green bell peppers.

Please call for reservations at 998 251-8060 or cat@puertomorelosliving.com.

The Little Mexican Cooking School Grows at New Location

435836 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:53:00 GMT

The Little Mexican Cooking School in Puerto Morelos, voted TripAdvisor best attraction in the Yucatan Peninsula, has relocated to a larger, more interactive space this month for the first time since its opening in 2009.

Instructing Chef Pablo Espinosa taught the first class in the new location October 18, introducing a new format that offers a fully hands-on experience. Departing from the original, demonstration-heavy curriculum, students are now invited to create the dishes they learn about from scratch. Classes continue to feature an in-depth survey of the history and culture of Mexican cuisine and its classic ingredients.

The new season brings a complete set of fresh menus, including items like Pescado a la Talla, avocado gazpacho, pork ribs in Adobo sauce and Salsa Borracha. The kitchen classroom features personal and group work stations and observation mirrors for demonstration, allowing students to choose their level of interactivity.

The school’s new home at Casa Caribe Seaside Retreat, a newly-opened bed-and-breakfast located on the main avenue, brings students closer to the ocean and town square and offers on-site accommodation, which includes breakfast service designed by Espinosa.

The new campus also offers wireless Internet and includes an expanded selection of items used during class in The Little Mexican Kitchen Shop, where students and guests can purchase local ingredients, cookware, artisanal gifts and The Little Mexican Cooking School Cookbook (3rd edition).

Classes are offered regularly each week; contact for upcoming availability. Small groups, special events and private classes can be accommodated upon request. The Little Mexican Cooking School and Puerto Morelos are located in Riviera Maya approximately 20 miles south of the Cancun airport.

For school and booking information, visit www.thelittlemexicancookingschool.com or contact owner Catriona Brown, (998)159-8890; US (512) 410-8146; cat@puertomorelosliving.com.

Team Lemmus Wins 2011 Copa del Rey Polo Tournament

435836 — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Team Lemmus Takes Home the 2011 Copa del Rey Polo Tournament!

The 5th Annual Copa del Rey International Polo Tournament was played this year in an exciting multi-day contest at El Rey Polo Club in Puerto Morelos. Set in the middle of the jungle, this world class field brought six teams face-to-face in this highly anticipated competition. Ranked as a 4-6 goal event this year, the Copa del Rey welcomed players from the United States, Canada, Argentina, Germany, Switzerland, Cuba, and of course, Mexico. The teams included defending champions from GQ Magazine as well as teams representing Porsche, Volaris, Lemmus, Now Resorts and Spa, and In Riviera Magazine. Corporate Sponsors for the event also included Palace Resorts, Hotel Me Cancun, Argentinean polo apparel maker Cuatro Tacos and Havana Club.

The 2011Tournament was officially opened with a Mayan blessing and the soulful call of the conch shell. Dancing, music, and the ritual burning of sage honored the field, the players and the horses during a traditional ceremony, performed by representatives of the local Maya community. In the 5 years since its inception, the Copa del Rey Polo Tournament has grown into a five day festival of fashion shows and social events mixed with the heart-pounding game of polo, the sport of Kings.

In the end, GQ Magazine was unable to defend the top position and finished 6th overall. Diego Velarde of winning club Lemmus was awarded "Most Valuable Player" of this year's championship meet.The official tournament results are as follows:

1st Lemmus
2nd In Riviera Magazine
3rd Volaris/Palace Resorts
4th Porsche
5th Now Resorts and Spa
6th GQ Magazine

El Rey Polo Club is located on la Ruta de los Cenotes, 6 miles from the town of Puerto Morelos, 20 minutes south of Cancun, and has the only regulation polo field (300 yd x 160 yd) in the Mexican Caribbean. Open year-round, El Rey Polo Club offers lessons for beginning to advanced players, with training packages and practice sessions available, as well as a seasoned stable of horses. The polo field is flanked by a clubhouse with restaurant and banquet facilities and an infinity edge pool. The Copa del Rey tournament was inaugurated in 2007 and since then has grown into one of the most anticipated social and sporting events in the country. For more pictures of the event, please visit this online album.

Now in Phase One of development are El Rey's 72 Eco-Residence and Estate lots, each ranging in size up to 2 hectares and all surrounding the existing Polo Club. Phase Two, which is planned launch later this year, will feature a second regulation polo field with its own clubhouse, 50 smaller Eco-Residence and Estate lots and a full service spa with overnight bungalows that will be available to guests. For more information about this and other Riviera Maya real estate opportunities, please contact Rob Kinnon at BuyPlaya Real Estate Advisors.