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Alvin Starkman posted a blog postCanadians Donating to Worthy Mexican Causes Getting a Tax Break: CANFRO
An article in the September issue of The Eye magazine, out of Huatulco, outlines how Canadians will shortly be able to donate to worthy causes in the state of Oaxaca, to help educate Oaxacan students who would otherwise unlikely realize their potential:http://issuu.com/huatulcoeye/docs/september2012Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (http://www.casamachaya.com)See More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postMezcal & Food Pairing Event in Oaxaca Spells More Similar and Better Festivals for Future
Here's a review of last month's festival pairing mezcales with comida, in a wonderful Oaxacan setting:http://suite101.com/article/inaugural-oaxaca-mezca-gastronomico-mezcal-pairing-festival-a410960Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & BreakfastSee More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postNew Kindle Book on Amazon, American & Canadian Expat Writings on Mexico
Available as of today: http://www.amazon.com/American-Canadian-Expatriate-Writings-ebook/dp/B008U2SKQG/ref=as_li_tf_sw?linkCode=wsw&tag=jusfas-20 Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & BreakfastSee More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postMezcal de Pechuga in Oaxaca: A History and Contemporary Formulations
Here's my most recent article for those with an interest in mezcal in Mexico, and I suppose spirits in general. http://www.oaxaca-mezcal.com/2/category/mezcal%20de%20pechuga%20oaxaca/1.html Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca B & B (http://www.oaxacadream.com)See More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postChamber Music Festival in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Begins August 3, 2012
For those interested in chamber music, read this article about the upcoming festival in San Miguel de Allende:http://bit.ly/NfFQYS Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca B & B (http://www.casamachaya.com) See More
Alvin Starkman's blog post was featuredThe Guelaguetza in Oaxaca
Today and for I don't know how long, mexconnect.com features my article about The Guelaguetza in Oaxaca, here:http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3902-july-in-oaxaca-the-mexican-pageantry-of-the-guelaguetza Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast See More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postThe Guelaguetza in Oaxaca
Today and for I don't know how long, mexconnect.com features my article about The Guelaguetza in Oaxaca, here:http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3902-july-in-oaxaca-the-mexican-pageantry-of-the-guelaguetza Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast See More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postCasa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast Receives Highest Award from Tripadvisor
Thank you to all our guests who have stayed with us at Casa Machaya. Because of you we have received the highest achievement award possible, the Tripadvisor 5-star Certificate of Excellence for 2012. We keep striving to provide value-added service, so it's nice with our efforts pay off and are acknoweldgedSee More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postThe Guelaguetza in Oaxaca: Hisorical Background and Contemporary Manifestations
Here's a new article about Oaxaca's Guelaguetza, one of Mexico's most colorful celebrations. The article chronicles the historical background, contemporary manifestations, and details of the 2012 festival including ancillary activities:http://www.casamachaya.com/1/category/guelaguetza%20in%20oaxaca/1.htmlAlvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (…See More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postMezcal from Michoacán as Distinguished from its Oaxacan Counterpart: Don Mateo de la Sierra
The means of production of mezcal in Michoacán are decidedly different from those employed in Oaxaca, inevitably producing differences in flavor nuances:http://www.casamachaya.com/1/category/mezcal%20in%20michoacancfb66a8818/1.htmlAlvin Starkman: Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (http://www.oaxacadream.com)See More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postMorelia en Boca Gastronomy & Wine Festival Well Worth Attending
Here's my review of the recently held Morelia en Boca annual food & wine festival:http://www.casamachaya.com/1/category/morelia%20en%20boca%20michoacan96a02ea9f9/1.htmlAlvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (http://www.oaxacadream.com) See More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postMorelia Restaurant Review for the Burger, Bistro & Beer Crowd
http://suite101.com/article/memorable-food-in-morelia-mexico--amati-restaurant-bar--cafe-a408345Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (http://www.oaxacadream.com)See More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postOaxaca's Economic Forecast for 2013 and Beyond
Here's a new article about Oaxaca and its economic forecast:http://www.casamachaya.com/1/category/economy%20of%20oaxaca%20mexico/1.htmlAlvin Starkman: Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (http://www.oaxacadream.com)See More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog post24 Hours to Visit Oaxaca: What to Do and Where to Go
Sometimes tourists without any intention of visiting Oaxaca, usually those en route to the coast, get stuck in Oaxaca for a day or so. Here's a suggested itinerary to make the brief visit enjoyable and jam - packed:http://alvinstarkman.suite101.com/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-the-city-of-oaxaca-mexico-a407383Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (…See More
Alvin Starkman posted a blog postHow to See the City of Oaxaca and its Central Valleys in Just Five Days
If this article helps even one couple to get the most out of a short visit to Oaxaca, then it was worth the effort to write it:http://alvinstarkman.suite101.com/how-to-see-the-oaxaca-mexico-city--valley-sights-in-five-days-a407059ALVIN STARKMAN - CASA MACHAYA OAXACA BED & BREAKFAST (http://www.oaxacadream.com)See More
Profile Information
- Do you live in the Mexico, the US or Canada
- Mexico
- Where in Mexico would you like to live?
- Oaxaca
- What city and state
- Oaxaca, Mexico
- If in Mexico, how long have you resided there?
- 9 years permanently, and before that periodically beginning in 1991
- Tell us about yourself, type of business, last employment
- I have an M.A. in Social Anthropology from Toronto's York University, and a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School. I co-own with my wife Arlene Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (http://www.casamachaya.com) and with Chef Pilar Cabrera Oaxaca Culinary Tours (http://www.oaxacaculinarytours.com). I am a mezcal and pulque aficionado (some say expert) and have a further website, http://www.oaxaca-mezcal.com where I try to collate English language writings about these two alcoholic beverages. I provide general, culinary and mezcal tours to visitors to Oaxaca, fully personalized. I am the Oaxaca Destination Expert for http://www.tripadvisor.com. I regularly consult to documentary film companies working in Oaxaca. I have been on contract to the Mexican Government, writing to promote investment and tourism in Mexico. Since 2005 I have written over 280 articles about Oaxacan life and cultural traditons.
- Do you have any websites for your business or websites you would like to refer someone?
- http://www.oaxacadream.com
- Website Address?
- http://www.oaxacaculinarytours.com
- Website Address?
- http://www.oaxaca-mezcal.com
- How did you hear about Mexico-My Space?
- formers clients now living in Mexico
Alvin Starkman's Blog
Revisting Mezcal & Pulque Production in Oaxaca as Sustainable, Green Industries
Here's a link to my latest article about mezcal and pulque production as environmentally friendly Mexican industries. It augments and synthesizes earlier writings on the topic:
http://www.casamachaya.com/1/category/mezcal%20sustainability/1.html
Alvin Starkman (Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast)
Posted on May 10, 2013 at 11:16am
Oaxaca Mezcal Producers Seduce Sociedad de Mezcaleros on Southern Mexico Sojourn
My second article about the adventures of the secretive yet seductive Sociedad de Mezcaleros can be found here, outlining the March, 2013, mezcal tour / excursion, and the courting of the attendees by the spirit's producers and marketers:
http://www.casamachaya.com/1/category/mezcal%20society%20oaxaca/1.html
Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (…
ContinuePosted on April 5, 2013 at 9:48am
Canadians Donating to Worthy Mexican Causes Getting a Tax Break: CANFRO
An article in the September issue of The Eye magazine, out of Huatulco, outlines how Canadians will shortly be able to donate to worthy causes in the state of Oaxaca, to help educate Oaxacan students who would otherwise unlikely realize their potential:
http://issuu.com/huatulcoeye/docs/september2012
Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (…
ContinuePosted on August 21, 2012 at 6:30am
Mezcal & Food Pairing Event in Oaxaca Spells More Similar and Better Festivals for Future
Here's a review of last month's festival pairing mezcales with comida, in a wonderful Oaxacan setting:
http://suite101.com/article/inaugural-oaxaca-mezca-gastronomico-mezcal-pairing-festival-a410960
Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast
Posted on August 16, 2012 at 10:23am
New Kindle Book on Amazon, American & Canadian Expat Writings on Mexico
Available as of today:
Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast
Posted on August 7, 2012 at 11:55am
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