Viva la Mexico!

Hello friend,

When you think Mexico, the first thing that comes to mind may be sand and surf, and relaxing vacations in the sun. For this issue of the newsletter, we went a little deeper to find women-owned brands that are authentically Mexican, with style and sophistication rooted in culture. We can’t wait to share what we found! 

Meet a Franco-Mexican jewellery designer whose bold pieces are inspired by nature; a Mezcal brand started by a Mexican woman from Toronto who wanted to bring the taste of Oaxaca to the world; a Mexican-born cosmetics Founder who wants you to celebrate your inner rebel; a candlemaker from a small village who is getting bigtime exposure from a woman-owned brand in Vancouver that curates modern artisan finds; and the OG of wellness retreats in the mountains of Mexico, whose founder is now a centenarian and still lectures on the secrets to a long life. 

If you haven’t already, we invite you to join us on Instagram for a giveaway with three incredible women-founded brands. Enter for a chance to win a Perfect Sunday Morning, with Lazy Daisy Cafe’s famous home-baked biscuits; two beautiful jars of honey and a honey dipper from Drizzle Honey; and a berry bowl and tea towel from The Lemonade Stand, a popular boutique in Uxbridge. All of this while you read your Sunday edition of Genuinely Stellar! Enter now! 

Enjoy!

 These magic mushrooms tell the story of a Mexican medicine woman and shaman who cures with nature’s bounty. They also make a stunning piece of jewellery.

Mexcal from Oaxaca via Toronto: It’s an intriguing path. Find out about the woman entrepreneur behind it and get a recipe for a classic cocktail with a Mexican spin.

This female founder pursued her dream to become a lawyer and then her passion to become a cosmetics entrepreneur serving Latinas. It all started watching Mexican soap operas as a child.

Casa Viviana is a workshop in Mexico where its matriarch handcrafts beautiful candles inspired by flowers. Meet Viviana and the Canadian entrepreneur who helped her make her debut on a global stage.

There are wellness retreats and then there is the one that started it all. Rancho La Puerta is tucked in the mountains in Northern Mexico. Wait until you find out how it started!

Watch this space for five quick things to make your life a little richer.

Looking to immerse yourself in Mexican cuisine and culture? Eva Longoria has you covered with her flavour-packed cookbook My Mexican Kitchen and her 6-part series Searching For Mexico, which shows the beauty of the country’s culture and food through her own eyes.

If you are a big proponent of Taco Tuesdays you need to be making you’re own pickled onions. They are so easy to make and they elevate whatever you put them on! De nada!

One of Mexico’s most beloved dishes is Carnitas, or “little meats” and for good reason, it’s delicious. If you haven’t made it before try this super simple recipe that has all the flavour but less work and cleanup. Nos gusta!!

We couldn’t write about Mexico and not mention one of the earliest friends of Genuinely Stellar! Salomé Castro creates beautiful fashion editorials using AI, quite often reflecting her Mexican heritage. Be sure to follow her on Insta for a dose of colour and drama and stay tuned for her new site launch coming soon!

In delving into Mexico this week, we are reminded of a heart wrenching memoir written prior to the erection of “The Wall” that details the struggles of a Mexican girl who chooses her homeland over so-called freedom of America. Read The Distance Between Us, by Rayna Grande.

Do you have a stellar find? Share with us at [email protected]

Did you miss last week’s newsletter? You’ll want to feel the warmth within our Cold Weather issue. Read it here.