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Pranzo Bistro in Ajijic, Lake Chapala

On Saturday a friend of mine and myself went to Pranzo Bistro in La Floresta for the first time before we attended the Opening Concert of Northern Lights.

I decided to try this restaurant for two reasons. One – because it was located near the Auditorio and two – because every time we had driven by it was filled to the rafters with, obviously, happy diners.

I stopped in to make the reservation and found out that it is Italian Cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

I looked at the regular menu and also the specials and booked forthwith.

The regular menu has all kinds of breakfast items, paninos, salads and sandwish bagels to choose from. All options have delightful, fresh fillings.

Dinner seems to be on the Special Menu which included a number of fresh homemade pastas, fish, shrimp, chicken and steak dishes all cooked al gusto. (To your taste).

I ordered the fish and chips without the chips but with a Caesar salad instead. The fish was beautifully cooked in a light delicious batter and the Caesar salad was fresh and crisp.

My friend order the Chicken Caear Salad and also enjoyed her choice thoroughly. We also had a delicious white house wine full of flavor.

Although we did not order dessert we noticed that there were several wonderful looking freshly made cakes on display.

We found Pranzo Bistro to be charming with very good food and wine and a warm, friendly staff.

You can have a table inside or outiside and the restaurant is brightly lit up and very welcoming with what I call fairy lights.

Pranza Bistro is located on Boulevard Ajijic # 103 in La Floresta, Ajijic, and their phone #’s to make a reservation are 766-2511 and 766-1668.

Dinner for two with wine was $200.00 pesos each including tip which we thought was very reasonable.

I am sure you will enjoy this restaurant as much as we did.

Buen Provencho or should I say Buon Appetito!

Chili Cook Off 2011
Organizers have come up with stellar acts from near and far to keep things simmering at the Chili Cook Off on February 18th, 19th and 20th. This popular annual event takes place at Tobolandia in Ajijic which is located at the carretera and libramento.
Don’t miss the Irish dancers on Sunday!

Friday, February 18th
11:00 am – Gate opens
11:30 am – Noe and his guitar serenade us
12:30 pm – The Hawaiian Dancers of the Alakai Kela Academy
1:30 pm- The Hot Rhythms of Bozza Brasil
2:30 pm – The Mr. Chili Cook Off Contest
4:00 pm – Salsa winners announced
5:00 pm – Gate closes
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If you’ve been thinking about moving south and enjoying a luxury lifestyle while you live in Mexico or on the beach, this might be the time to start thinking about it and take some action. Whether you are considering a Mexico Retirement, or relocating here from any other reason current conditions have made buying a home in Mexico and ideal choice.

If you are considering retirement it is a very important to know that Mexico was given the #1 rating in International Living’s Global Retirement Index for the years 2007-2008. Here in Ajijic, Lake Chapala things have only improved in the last two years. This means that it’s not only as good as retiring in the U.S. or other countries; it is, in fact, better. Besides being right next door to the U.S., with quick, an inexpensive and easy flights home (albeit a tad intrusive if you opt for the pat down), the cost of living in Mexico is very low, as are taxes –property taxes, sales taxes etc.

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Laurent Cuisine at Hotel Casa Blanca

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Their telephone # for reservations is 766-1500 and they can also be reached by email: laurentatcasablanca@gmail.com
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More on Retirement in Mexico

For those who know Mexico, retirement there can be part of a dream come true. They enjoy a great climate, great food, a rich culture and fabulously warm and friendly people.

Some retirees move into Mexican communities, like ours in Ajijic, Lake Chapala, and integrate with life there. This can make the whole experience much more worthwhile and fulfilling.

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This is very good news for all of us. Unfortunately, the down side is that the job market is not coming back as quickly as people out of work would like and probably never will.
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These are two accounts of people safely traveling to and crossing into Mexico at Ciudad Juarez and Laredo.

Day 1

The first couple left from Durango, Colorado about 10:00 am on a Tuesday with a full car and roof carrier bursting at the seams.

They had dinner that night at Las Cruces in New Mexico and then arrived on the west side of El Paso at 7:30 pm. They stayed at La Quinta at Exit 11 because they had two pets with them.

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Healing from nicotine addiction is a process and some improvements are dramatic and happen quickly and others will come more gradually. In some cases a sense of smell can take a huge jump in sensitivity up to 8 months after quitting smoking which can be a delightful surprise.

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Health Benefits to Quitting Smoking

I have quit smoking many times in my life and recently agreed to quit again with my daughter who brought home this document outlining the immediate and long term benefits of quitting smoking.

I know that quitting smoking is the hardest thing, as it is the strongest addiction, you will ever do in your life. Staying off demon cigarettes, however, is harder still for some.

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