HOT, SPICY, COLORFUL, VIBRANT.
After all of the places I’ve lived and loved, San Antonio holds a special place in my heart. It is the city where my father’s family immigrated to when they fled Puebla, Mexico under the threat of assassination. Most of our family escaped, but my Great Uncle Fortunato Maycotte was not so fortunate as his name may have implied, as he was captured as a resistor of the Álvaro Obregón reign and killed by firing squad in 1924.
In their bed clothes and with a trunk of money under their little feet, my grandmother, only 3 years old, and her sisters, left Puebla on a train in the middle of the night heading towards San Antonio. She was the original Eva, who made her home in a small Spanish style casa in the Monte Vista neighborhood in San Antonio. → continue reading…
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San Antonio Farmers’ Markets
San Antonio is home to some of the best farmers’ markets in the country. From the impressive and lively Pearl Brewery Farmers’ Market to smaller and colorful local markets.
Many of the markets have entertainment, are family and dog friendly. Check out our directory see which market suits your needs.
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Soul of San Antonio is my ode to this city that I love, and to my grandmother. It is a place where I will share stories, recipes, and happenings around town. I hope you enjoy your visit here. Read more…