Im sure that you all love cooking and enjoy some good desserts, How about learning how to Decorated Jello or making Fruit Baskets or Ice Sculptures?

Now in Manzanillo you have the opportunity to learn how to make all that and more.

History: Manuel Bernal work in  Casserole in Manzanillo Colima, he was a chef instructor.He likes to teach what he learns around the world, a year ago he was working with Martin Berasategui in a  3 stars Restaurant.  He also attended the 15th Author Kitchen Congress in Victoria Spain and visited Valencia to take a special workshop of Paellas in the restaurant the Matandeta, with his  good friend ruben, chef and owner of this restaurant.

Manuel also worked in Gaylord Resort in Texas, had a Bar in Veracruz and also worked in Tamaulipas as a Cheff Instructor and of course everything started in Puebla where he studied Culinary Arts.

Reason for opening Sweet Art Manzanillo? he wants to show the world the talent that he has and teach people the art of cooking and making crafts with food.

Manuels goal with Sweet Art Manzanillo is to open the door for everyone to enjoy the great servie and originality of his work. His always trying to surprise people and make them happy with the art of food.  Manuel also wants to open another branch in Puebla and other major cities.

Sweet Art Manzanillo is currently offering free cooking classes Monday-Fridy at 10 am.
You can also join the International cooking classes  and bakery, just contact Manuel. By the way, he also speaks English!

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On July 06,2010 Ocean Dream from Pullmantur line will arrive in the port of Manzanillo.

With this arrival the cruise season 2010-11 is officially open, more than 48 cruiseships are expected to arrive in Manzanillo from the usual lines  Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Holland and for the first time they are expecting to receive Disney Cruiseships.

Since this will be the fist time that the line Pullmatur will arrive in Manzanillo a Cultural Welcome is programed and a tour on what Colima has to offer.

The destinations for Pullmantur cruises will be Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Manzanillo and Ixtapa. No visas will be needed since it will be going out from Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco.

I guess we will be in expectation of the reviews of this new line in Mexico to plan our future vacations on the Riviera Maya.

The municipal government is already preparing to welcome the thousands of tourists that will be arriving to the port in Manzanillo and the journey that carry out these cruisers are three important points as:  Zihuatanejo-Manzanillo-Cabo San Lucas.

In order for this cruise lines to continue arriving several improvements to the historic center have been carried out,right now there are working on Mexico Street with the intention of pleasing a little more the ones that visit us and they go satisfied of knowing that is not only a secure port, but also  a clean port.

“We expect that the tourist come and enjoy our environment and that later they can return”.

There will be 800 people qualified and identifying to raise correctly the data from the two questionnaires that will be giving away .

The questions are about the age, sex, relationship, place of birth and of residence in 2005,  health services, religion, disability, educational level, conjugal situation, to the characteristics of the house as, predominant material in flats, number of rooms, access to services of electricity, water, lavatory and drainage.

They recommend that we all cooperate with this census to have a better Mexico.

The days 29 of April, 6 and 12 of May of this year, a flowering of harmful marine algae was detected, or red tide in the beaches of the State of Colima, for which the Department of Health of the government of the State recommends to avoid the seashell seafood consumption.

As measure of precaution, a sanitary warning was emitted to the areas of Playa Ventanas and La Boquita, and in all the centers of consumption, so that they withdraw all the product of the sea (mollusks bivalves, like oysters and clams) that protect in their centers of collection and they avoid the extraction of these products originating from bodies of water affected by the natural phenomenon, Remaining in force this measure until the levels of harmful algae be found inside the limits established.

To avoid to be poisoned is recommended to avoid the purchase and consumption of mollusks when have declared the sanitary prohibition; not to extract them when the red tide is present; not to collect neither to eat nothing that the sea throw in a natural way, as dead fish, and not to buy neither to consume product to furtive fishermen.  In intoxication symptoms to present, is necessary to respond immediately to the health center or to the doctor more close to receive medical attention.

The meteorologist of Civil Protection and of the faculty of Marine Sciences of the UdeC, Arturo González reported that this phenomenon itself is due to the winter-summer transition process, which brings a greater thermal sensation in the environment, that will be rising gradually with minimum temperatures of 27 degrees (80.6 F) to above  36 degrees (96.8 F)as maximum in the shade.

González Hernández mentioned that in spite of the fact that light gusts of wind have been presented, is foretold that this summer will be one of the warmest of recent years; this phenomenon is called “period of return”, that is to say, the weather events that were presented  10 or 12 years, are presented again, like part of the frequency of the behavior of the atmosphere.

During the month of August we will have the highest temperatures all the way till the month of October, in which they will return heavier, due to the quantity of humidity of the evaporation that accumulates all the year.

Starting the month of November, the climate will become more pleasant, since the temperature will begin to descend, leading to the winter season.

The dengue fever is a serious illness of flu type that affects the older children and adults, but rarely time cause the death.On the other hand, the fever hemorrhagic fever (FHD) is another more serious form, in which can happen unexpectedly hemorrhages and at times a state of shock, that can carry to the death.

The symptoms of the fever of fever vary according to the age and the general state of health of the patient.  The nursing and the small children can present a picture of fever and eruption similar to the measles, but difficult to differentiate of a flu state, an eruptive illness, the malaria, the infectious hepatitis and other feverish illnesses.

Characteristics of the dengue fever: The clinical demonstrations depend on the age of the patient.  The nursing and preschools can suffer a feverish illness  with reddish spots in the skin.  In the older children and the adults the picture can vary since a light feverish illness accompanied by muscular pains and absence of respiratory symptoms.Even after the fever has passed the patient needs to be resting for a couple of days.

Summarizing, the most common symptoms are:

* High Fever.
* Headache in the frontal zone.
* Pain behind the eyes that increases with ocular movements.
* Muscular Pains and joints (“fever osprey”)
*Lack of appetite and difficulties in the sense of the flavor.
* Eruption of blemishes or pápules in thorax and lower members.
* Naushes  and vomiting.

Characteristics of the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever:
* Fever or antecedent of recent fever
* Hemorrhages shown at least by:  1) small hemorrhages under the skin or purple spots, 2) hemorrhage in the mucous membranes of the digestive system or place of infection.
* Decrease of platelets (less than 50,000 by mm3)
* Hematocrit equal or over the 20% of the average for the age and population to be considered.

* Characteristic of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Shock:

Signs of circulatory shortage appear:

- Cold skin with Lividness and congested
- Sometimes there might be a blue color around the mouth.
-Tachycardia (rapid and weak pulse).

Sharp abdominal pain is a little frequent before the shock, that has a duration of (12 to 24 hrs).  If the picture is not corrected quickly,this can give rise to a more complicated evolution with metabolic acidosis, cerebral hemorrhage, convulsions and comma.

1) Wear long clothing when in an infected tropical area. The virus is spread to humans through bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which feeds during the day. Long clothing, such as pants and long-sleeved shirts, reduce the amount of exposed skin and lower the chances of a mosquito bite and subsequent transmission of the disease.

2) Use insect repellent to reduce the risk of an infecting bite. Apply the repellent to all exposed skin including the back of the neck, which is a popular place for mosquito bites.

3) Consider sleeping in a mosquito net especially when in less developed countries and regions. Though the Aedes aeqypti mosquito feeds during the day, a mosquito net can limit the risks of a bite at night or a bite by another disease-carrying insect.

4) Control the mosquito population with the use of insecticides through regular spraying around the area you spend the most time outdoors.

Tuesday April 20th 2010 will be a memorable day in the lives of many people that live in Manzanillo.
It was the first time that a cruise ship docks in the new pier in downtown Manzanillo.

RADIANCE OF THE SEAS part of Royal Caribean arrived around 6am on Tuesday and already many people where waiting for the ship to dock and start taking pictures of that great and memorable view!

RADIANCE OF THE SEAS had around 2500 passengers and let me tell you, this is he first time that I see so many of them getting down the ship and walking to go shopping downtown Manzanillo.

Some say that this new pier in Downtown has its Pro’s and Con’s. They say that its good because now the passengers are going to be closer to the shopping area and that will increase sales but on the other hand, tour guides think that this will lower their work because now the visitors will have more things to do on their own, withing walking distance.

I guess we will have to wait and see until the next cruise ships comes to Manzanillo.

Dairy Queen will be given free cones on March 25,2010 all around Mexico.

No purchase necesary. To welcome to the holidays of Holy Week in Dairy Queen, they will give cones of delicious vanilla ice cream to all the clients that visits them.

Last year children and adults  enjoyed the delicious cones of DQ with the characteristic curl that makes them unique.  That day 108.173 free cones where given away, equivalent  to 7.669 liters of ice cream.

This March 25, 2010 is planned to give more than 150 thousand cones among the 88 branch offices around the Mexican Republic.

Dont forget to get your free DQ cone!!!

Well See Manzanillo cares for all of our readers and those who are coming to enjoy the beach, hospitality, food and entertainment!
Here are some important things that you must bring with you:

U.S. Divers Cozumel Mask, Seabreeze Dry Snorkel, and Proflex II Fin Snorkeling Set

Body Glove 540 8-Ounce Short Sleeve Lycra Rash Guard

Hawaiian Tropic Sunblock, All Day Waterproof, SPF 30 Plus, 8-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3)

Avon Skin So Soft BUG GUARD Plus PICARIDIN Pump Spray

Wide Brim Hat

Swim Suit

With a long tradition the Carnaval de Manzanillo 2010 (Carnival of Manzanillo) is celebrated year with year for the enjoyment of locals and visiting, showing the hospitable and festive environment that the manzanillences have.

Allegorical cars, dances, music and streets full of fun are only some of the aspects of this festive event, the election of the ugly King and the Queen of the Carnival are just some of the many things that you will see in the beautiful port of Manzanillo.

This year the Carnival will be celebrated in the month of February from the 25-27,taking advantage of the relaxed and fresh climate that has in those dates.

Hot sauce and lime

There’s also the ¨Chelada¨ that is the beer (preferably clear or lager), combined with Lemon Juicen and salt.  And that in some places is known them as “Russian”, that also is prepared with soft drink of Grapefruit, lemon and salt.

Lime juice and salt

Every state has its own way to call a Michelada, so when you are in Manzanillo and want to try a Michelada, make sure that you tell the them if you want it just with Lime juice and salt or with the sauces.

Enjoy your Michelada!

If you are looking for a beach where you and your kids can enjoy calm ocean and soft waves while you eat some fresh sea food, listed to live bands or even mariachi and drink a margarita or a Coco Loco and for your kids you can find Ice cream and fresh fruit then you are in the right place.

La Boquita offers a variety of things to do, we can say that you can spend the whole day there because you have great food, great views, snorkel, river, hotels, drinks, souvenirs, live music, ocean and best of all good service and prices.

In order to get there you will have to enter through Club Santiago, at the toll booth just tell them that you are going to La Boquita, follow the signs. You will drive for a bout 10 minutes from the entrance of Club Santiago till La Boquita Beach, once there look for Tanilos Ramada, our favorite restaurant for fresh sea food, they have a parking lot for their customers. Or you can park your car almost at the end of the road, next to the river and rent a umbrella with chairs for about $10 dlls. for the whole day.

In there you will find everything from food to Huaraches (mexican leather sandals). For this expo Egypt, Ecuador and Peru where invited. They will be in town from January 15- January 31. Dont miss the opportunity to get to know more about Mexico.

best pizza in manzanillo

Many people have ask us to find out where is the best Pizza in Manzanillo and I thought I had find the best one but I was wrong. See Manzanillo and some friends like to eat at several places to try the food and drinks to make sure that we give our tourist friends and locals where the best things are at.

I have heard that in Las Brisas they had the best Pizza in manzanillo, I was like, In Las Brisas? all the way over there?, so we decided to give it a try and it was wort it!…the place is located on the way to Las Brisas and its called Trentino Pizza and Pasta. The atmosphere is great for a dinner, they have tables outdoors and indoor, you can actually see them making your Pizza and how it gets baked in the oven. We tried the Hawaiian and Mamamia Pizza(Ham, Pepperoni, Bacon and Sausage), thin crust and crusty, delicious!

The Menu of the best pizza in Manzanillo Trentino includes:

*Paloma: Ham, bacon and pineapple.
*Alelhi: Salami, Muchroom and Oninon.
*Renata: Pepperoni, Suchini and cream chesse.
*Maria: Chorizo, bellpepper, onion and jalapeno.

You can call them for free delivery at 333.6010,enjoy the best pizza in manzanillo!

Order your favorite beer and see how your table gets full of Ceviche (fish cooked in Lime with vegetables), Taitiana(Fish in strips), Ceviche Acapulqueno (Shrimp, Octopus and Quail cooked in Lime), Shrimp Soup, Bean Tacos, Camarones ala Diabla (Shrimps on spicy sauce and Rice) and breaded marlin.

All this dishes and more you can find them at Restaurant Susana, you will love the flavor and service!

The principal motive for which Wings Army was created was for the taste that had towards the business line of different and thematic meal that did not exist in Mexico.

To combine wings, seasonings, beers imported with a military touch, they are the different option where they offer themselves a variety of flavors for the demanding Mexican taste. The idea was born from a study of mergers: environment, wings and diversion.

As soon as they  analyzed the different concepts of meal that exist in this country, the presentation and diversity of the saucers, it was created a proper concept of restaurant of Wings. Overcoming all the necessary tests of flavors, smells, textures, music, images and others, the first exemption was founded in Guadalajara on May 8, 2005.

Wings is the fundamental and distinctive part of the mark Wings Army, for it the 14 flavors leave a flavor that evokes memories to whom he tastes them. Between the flavors there are the spicy ones ORIGINAL HOT, BOMB, MILD, CAJUN and BBQ HOT, which take a sweet touch as that of TAMARINDO, SMOKED, HAWAIIAN, TERIYAKI, HONEY and MUSTARD, and the different ones, as the LEMON PEPPER, GARLIC PARMESAN, HAPPY OYSTER and SPICE and CREAM. Briefly, at any time a few wings and every certain period take a fancy, new saucers offer. It is necessary to mention, that we  provide the best stock of marks of beers of the world.

By: Wingsarmy.com