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Mexican Fruit Cider

December 23, 2015 By Manuel Solis 462Leave a CommentMexican+Fruit+Cider2015-12-24+00%3A05%3A17Manuel+Solis

It has been a couple months since the last time I published a recipe but with Thanksgiving, now Christmas and a couple new projects we have been working on it has been difficult to sit in front of my computer and share with you all what I’ve been cooking lately but I assure you that this recipe, although simple, will not disappoint.

As I said, with Christmas just around the corner, I am reminded of the traditions we have in my family. Tamales, buñuelos, and ponche were a must when I was growing up.

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