Month: September 2017

Why Hire a Professional Wedding Photographer

Why Hire a Professional Wedding Photographer

When your wedding budget is tight it is very tempting to cut corners and look for deals. This can be a very smart thing to do in many cases; there is no reason why you shouldn’t get great deals on things like centerpieces, gift bags, or even your invitations, but there are some things which warrant considerations other than cost taking priority. Your photography is a good example; it can be very tempting to let that amateur photographer (we all know one) take care of your wedding snapshots for a cut price (or for free), but since these will be your most lasting memento of your wedding day we suggest that you shop around. Hiring a pro could be pricey, but it is very much worth it. Not doing so is just one of the wedding planning mistakes that we would suggest you avoid. Here are the others: Find the right photographer Just going with any photographer who has a good portfolio is a huge mistake; how good they are is not imperative if they …

Mole - A Mexican Delicacy

Mole – A Mexican Delicacy

Mexican food is adored the world over; tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and quesadillas are staples in restaurants all over the world, and no doubt many people would name these dishes first when asked about Mexican cuisine. For those who have spent time in Mexico, and of course for Mexican nationals, however, there are few dishes as quintessentially Mexican as Mole. Mole is iconic, but did you know that there are many different kinds? Mole varies from region to region, even from family to family, and can be made with more than 30 ingredients! The most famous is Mole Poblano, hailing from Puebla, which is most often served over turkey! Here are some interesting tit-bits of information regarding mole: Mole’s endless Ingredients As we said before, mole can be made with as many as 30 ingredients at a time. Chili is almost always an ingredient, but sweeter flavours like cinnamon, sugar, and chocolate are often found in mole alongside some kind of nuts (almonds or peanuts usually), bread crumbs, and cloves. Where did mole originate? Most surprising, …