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e are going to take you on a road less traveled, from a place named after a Queen of a mythical Island to an island that is home to a Mayan Goddess named Ixchel. We want to share with you, places we’ve discovered, everything from quaint hotels with beautiful views and great rates. To artists, crafting everything from indigenous to gallery style paintings. Craftsmen of all kinds, creating amazing doors, furniture, Mexican tiles, mosaics, ceramics, pottery and incredible iron works. We want to take you to swim with the Whale Sharks, visit the Mayan ruins in Tulum, and visit places with names like HolBox, Majahual and Playa Del Carmen. We will work up a great appetite after our adventures and eat the “comida” of Mexico. YUM! We will share some great restaurants that we’ve discovered and taste the culinary delights from the many different regions of this exotic and beautiful nation. We are going to spice it up from the Baja to the Yucatan, with Leslie and Matt recreating the cuisine caliente of Mexico and jazzing it up with the Latin sounds of The Berger/Sanchez Project.
Mexico a boomers guide The ancient Mayans had many gods but only one Goddess......This is how our first DVD we had just finished......started
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Club Cozumel Caribe Mexico, a Boomer’s Guide
My name is Susan Ayers. With the help of a few of my friends we have created a Travel /Cooking show to share the “comida�, wine, art, history and music from the many different regions of Mexico. From the white sand and crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea on the Riviera Maya to the mystical desert of the Baja.
Cozumel Beach Photo by Matt Berger from Mexico, a Boomers Guide.
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We will find the road less traveled whether we are in the most popular destinations or the most remote. Always seeking out the authentic Mexican experience. Most importantly we always find something of interest.... Did you know the Mexicans gave the world chocolate? Stay tuned for other interesting facts from a country rich in history and tradition. From the Mayans to the Aztecs to the Spanish. History is everywhere around you.
Cozumel Mexico, a Boomer’s Guide
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We will swim with the dolphins or even the whale sharks in Holbox. Snorkel in Cozumel... We will bring Mexico to your home, sharing our favorite mouth watering recipes with you so you can create your own Fiesta!!! The possibilities are endless DVD’s, CD’s and Cook Books just to name a few.
Dia de las Cruces Photo by Mario Castellanos
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Mexico a boomers guide We feel “Boomers” embody the philosophy of Travel, Adventure with Beauty and Culture....and ceiling fans:) Our travel troop is very talented and range in age from early 20’s to “baby boomers”. We don’t seem to notice the difference. Our target audience is everybody..... just like us.
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Coral Princess Photo by Mario Castellanos
We always have fun eating and drinking the “comida� from the different regions. Let me introduce you to our rag tag group.......
Coral Princess Photo by Mario Castellanos
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Mexico a boomers guide Gourmet
My “amiga” Leslie is a Home Birth Mid-Wife and Nurse Practitioner, I can see why you might wonder why I would make this particular choice. Leslie also happens to be a one woman Mexico tourism aficionado and Oh yes.... a gourmet Mexican Chef..... Am I lucky or what? Mexico has a very diverse and sophisticated culinary history. It’s a mixture of Indigenous, European and Middle Eastern cuisine and Ingredients. Every region has it’s own unique style. The Yucatan region uses the natural sweetness from Achiote, a seasoning made from the annatto seed. One unique and traditional dish from this region is “Cochinita Pibil” a dish that involves marinating pork in the Achiote, wrapping it in banana leaves and cooking it slowly under the ground for many hours. We actually made this dish on our DVD “Cozumel, Island of the Goddess”.
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Leslie Stewart Photo by Mario Castellanos
Posole de Mariscos Photo by Mario Castellanos
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Images Images of of Cozumel, Cozumel, Mexico Mexico
Mario Castellanos Mario Castellanos Photographer Photographer
Mario Castellanos “the Dude” is a first class photographer although he prefers a “working class” photographer. Mario was born in Mexico but grew up in East Los Angeles he is our director and has the difficult job of making us look good. Not only that but Mario always makes us laugh and he’s pretty good at it. We laugh alot!!! We are a self contained production unit.We do all our own production from top to bottom. That includes the music, which is all original. We are cost effective because our crew is small, reliable and efficient.We like to create a fun and enjoyable working environment and our equipment is the top of the line. We always strive to create a beautiful yet commercial product.
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El Fontan Photo by Mario Castellanos
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Why Mexico?
Mexico is a large and diverse country like it’s North American counterparts United States and Canada. Much like Montana to Miami, Florida, the regions are vastly different. The geography, climate and cuisine are completely unalike. There is one unique feature you will ďŹ nd throughout Mexico and that is .....color. Like Dorothy landing in Oz, one feels they went from black and white into a vibrant world of color.
We believe Mexico a Boomers Guide and Melrose Heights Magazine are a perfect partnership, sharing the same goals and philosophy. We wish to present our vision to your upscale and multicultural readership. We believe your readers would enjoy our colorful cuisine and our beautiful and exotic destinations.
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La Villa Dolores Photo by Mario Castellanos
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Saving the best for last....... Our Lennon and McCartney! Matt Berger and Jorge Sanchez, known as “The Berger/Sanchez Project”. Two young and amazing musicians to write the Soundtrack of Mexico..... Quite a job, but they’re just the guys to do it!!!! 14
The Berger/Sanchez Project Photo by Mario Castellanos
Circulation There are all sorts of equations to figure out your numbers. Here’s mine..... “THE WORLD” is my audience. Everyone is a potential viewer. We have just finished our first DVD, “Cozumel, Island of the Goddess”, with an original Soundtrack. Our DVD is for sale on Amazon and Film Baby. The Soundtrack is for sale on ITunes, Amazon and CD Baby. I know you will enjoy our DVD. All the recipes and music are inspired by the Goddess Ixchel and her beautiful Island of Cozumel. Stay tuned for our next adventure to the Mexican Wine Country and the northern Baja region of Mexico, This is the home of a mythical queen.....”Calafia, Queen of California”
She sells Sea Shells Photo by Mario Castellanos
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Contact Us: 213-841-1222 website: www.mexicoaboomersguide.com contact@mexicoaboomersguide.com Listen to The Berger/Sanchez Project at: www.myspace.com/thebergersanchezproject Hasta Luego!!!