Fifteen years of stories, told over breakfast.
The people, the food, the misadventures and the occasional world-famous chef. Everything that has happened inside these two houses — written down before we forget it.
Do You Know Who Gordon Ramsay Is?
A friend called to ask how much I'd charge to rent the kitchen for a day. I said nothing — as long as he cooked after noon and shared the food. I still had no idea who this Gordon person was.
More from the house
What I Learned After Opening a Hotel in Oaxaca (Actually… I opened three.)
Actually… I opened three. Maria on sensitivity, letting go of control, and Oaxaca's own rhythm.
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Hosting During the Holidays: What Christmas Looks Like From My Side
Pepparkakor on the breakfast table, Noche de Rábanos outside — what Christmas looks like from Maria's side of the door.
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The Quiet Beauty of Spring in Oaxaca
Jacarandas in bloom, long golden sunsets, and why April through June is Maria's favorite season to slow down.
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The Mexican Lottery: A Game that Tells Stories
If you've ever visited Mexico, chances are you've seen the colorful cards of lotería — and how two of them, El Diablo and La Sandía, became the names behind these rooms.
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A wedding in Oaxaca, one unforgettable celebration
A donkey, an Irish fiddler, and twenty-five Australians — how a week-long wedding sprint became one of our favorite stories.
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Beyond the face paint: reconnecting with the spirit of Día de Muertos
Reconnecting with the quiet, personal spirit of Día de Muertos — marigolds, memory, and a son's reminder.
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The story of El Diablo y La Sandía
Childhood breakfasts, a promise made in Spain, and how a dream of family and friendship became our first house.
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From dream to reality: the story behind El Diablo y La Luna
After an unexpected loss, how a piece of land became El Diablo y La Luna — built from scratch, on a hill above the city.
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