Monthly Archives: January 2006
Cancun Spanish Language Institute
Study Spanish in Cancun! The Cancun Spanish Language Institute offers Spanish classes at all Spanish levels, in intensive small group classes or private tutoring.
New classes start every Monday, year-round, and you may study for as many weeks as you choose. Our classes are taught by experienced Mexican teachers in a relaxed atmosphere. Choose between Morning classes (9am-Noon) or Late Afternoon classes (4pm-7pm). Academic credit available from an accredited U.S. college for students or educators.
The school is located in downtown Cancun, a short bus or cab ride to Cancun’s hotel zone and beautiful beaches.
PRICES:
Small-group classes (15 hours/week): $150USD
Private Tutoring (flexible schedule): $20USD/hour
Registration fee: $65USD
SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEMBERS OF THE CANCUN CLUB: The $65usd registration fee will be waived for all members of The Cancun Club!
For more information, please visit
www.studyspanish-mexico.com
or email The Cancun Spanish Language Institute at
cancun@studyspanish-mexico.com.
SPANISH PHRASES
“Americans who travel abroad for the first time are often shocked to discover that, despite all the progress that has been made in the last 30 years, many foreign people still speak in foreign languages.†~Dave Barry
Hello Hola
Good Morning Buenos dias
Good Afternoon Buenas tardes
Good Evening Buenas noches
Goodbye Adios
Please Por favor
Thank You Gracias
You’re Welcome De nada
Yes Si
No No
I don’t understand. No entiendo.
Where is the bathroom? Donde esta el bano?
Do you speak English? Hablas ingles?
I would like a bottle of water, please. Quisiera una botella de agua, por favor.
Two beers, please. Dos cervezas, por favor.
Cancun Resort Condos
The Suites at Solymar is a privately managed group of upgraded condominiums located on a perfect beach in Cancun’s hotel zone. Guests love the extra amenities that a condominium provides. A refrigerator, microwave oven, and coffee makers, are just a few of the amenities that create a home away from home for our guests year after year.
The best reason to book a suite is to guarantee yourself an ocean view – no more guessing games when requesting rooms! With Cancun Resort Condos , what you ask for is what you get.
Enjoy affordable luxury on your next vacation. Suites from $75usd per night, including taxes. An all-inclusive plan is also available at an additional charge.
Thank you for giving us the chance to give you a more memorable and relaxing vacation!!
For more information on the lovely condos offered, please visit:
www.cancunresortcondos.com
SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEMBERS OF THE CANCUN CLUB:
$50usd off 7-night rental.
Cancun Aromatherapy
Mayan Aromatherapy Products
MAYAN-THERAPYâ„¢ aromatherapy products by April are exclusive all natural, non-toxic and fragrant products made from Mayan ingredients and pure essential oils, to create health, beauty and harmonious home environment.
Ancient Mayan remedies have known throughout the ages for there curative powers. They have been used as treatments for the body as well as the mind. Unlike over – the -counter products, these all natural Mayan recipes contain no harmful preservatives. Each bottle is handmade one at a time with the purest Mayan ingredients.
As we learn to live in harmony with the earth the ancient art of MAYAN-THERAPYâ„¢ is a tool we can use to contribute to our overall sense of well-being.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEMBERS OF THE CANCUN CLUB: $5USD off all products
For more information on April’s all-natural aromatherapy products, please visit:
www.cancunaromatherapy.com
For General Information, or to Place an Order: april@cancunaromatherapy.com
Contact Information
Telephone: 998-883-0575
Located inside Philly Cheese Steak restaurant at:
Terramar Plaza, local 42 +43
Kukulkan 8.5 Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Quintana Roo,77500
Recipe–ADOBO PARA COCHINITO
ADOBO PARA COCHINITO (marinade)
30 dried guajillo chiles
4 dried avocado leaves
1/4 cup cider vinegar
8 cloves garlic peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
10 bay leaves crumbled
freshly ground black pepper
Rinse chiles. Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add chiles. Cook, turning often, until fragrant, about 40 seconds.
Transfer chiles to a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak until soft, about 25 minutes.
In the same skillet, toast avocado leaves, turning once, for 30 seconds. Crumble and set aside.
Drain chiles and remove and throw away stems and seeds.
Put chiles in blender and add avocado leaves, vinegar, cinnamon, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, and pepper to taste. Puree until smooth.
Use as a marinade for meats.
Makes about 2 cups
Recipe–FRUIT WITH LIME & CHILES
FRUIT WITH LIME AND CHILES
4 cups cut up and peeled fruit such as coconut, mango, watermelon, pineapple, papaya and cantaloupe.
1 lime cut in half
salt chile powder
Divide fruit into 2 cups or bowls and squeeze lime juice over the fruit.
Sprinkle with salt and chile powder to taste.
Makes 2 servings
Recipe–CORN TORTILLAS
CORN TORTILLAS
2 cups Masa harina
Put masa into a medium bowl and add 1 1/4 cups of warm water. Stir until the dough forms and then place on work surface and knead until smooth.
Divide the dough into 10 balls and drape plastic wrap over the base of a tortilla press.
Put one ball at a time into the center of the press, cover with plastic wrap and close press to flatten.
You can also put the dough between 2 pieces of plastic and roll out with a rolling pin if you do not have a tortilla press.
Recipe–PICO DE GALLO
PICO DE GALLO
2 ripe medium tomatoes diced
1 medium sweet onion peeled and diced
2 scallions
2-3 serrano chiles stemmed, seeded and chopped
1/4 bunch cilantro chopped
1 clove of garlic peeled and minced
Juice of 1 lime
salt
Mix tomatoes, onions, scallions, chiles, cilantro, garlic and lime juice into a medium bowl. Mix very well.
Cover and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Can also be refrigerated for up to 8 hours before serving.
Recipe–CRAB SALSA
CRAB SALSA
1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat picked apart
4 ripe medium tomatoes diced
1 small red onion peeled and sliced
1/2 cup boiled fresh or frozen white corn
Leaves of 1/2 bunch of cilantro chopped
1 medium scallion trimmed and chopped
Juice of 2-3 limes
2 tsps white vinegar
1/2 tsp ground cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mix crabmeat, tomatoes. onions, corn, scallions, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Drizzle lime juice and vinegar over the mixture.
Add cumin and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Toss gently but be careful not to break up lumps of crabmeat. Adjust the seasonings if needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hours.
Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Recipe–SHRIMP COCKTAIL
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
1 lb small shrimp boiled and peeled
1 chopped up tomato
1/2 small white onion chopped and peeled
1 clove of garlic peeled and minced
1 jalapeno stemmed, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp chopped parsley leaves
salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 ripe avocado
1 lime cut into wedges
Mix the shrimp, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and jalapenos in a medium bowl. Stir in the oil and parsley then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Remove pit and throw away. Peel of the outer skin and throw away and slice the remaining pulp.
Top the mixture with the avocado slices and serve with lime wedges.
Makes 4 servings
