Rose Egelhoff

Mazatlán, Tucson

Associate Editor at Mexico News Daily

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Writing about food, plants, ocean science and Mexico news. Sometimes I'm in Tucson. Also find me at roseegelhoff-bsky-social

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How to Make the Fluffiest Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)

2 months ago | seriouseats.com | Rose Egelhoff

Rinsing, drying, and toasting the rice grains before cooking minimizes excess starch, ensuring fluffy perfectly cooked rice. Quickly softening the onions and garlic before blending them with the tomatoes creates the aromatic red tomato sauce base that defines arroz rojo. Cooking the rice with chicken broth adds richness and depth of flavor to the finished dish. Simmering the rice with a whole serrano chile adds a touch of warmth and gentle heat to the arroz rojo.
As Carnival approaches, Mazatlán seeks to reactivate its tourism sector

Feb 7, 2025 | mexiconewsdaily.com | Rose Egelhoff

Less than a month out from one of Mexico’s largest Carnival celebrations, the port city of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, is seeking to reactivate its tourism economy with a new the campaign called “A Sea of Stories.” Tourism in the beach town has declined sharply as the state faces a security crisis. The campaign, which will be launched in Mexico and abroad, aims to promote Mazatlán as a destination for sporting events, business meetings, weddings, fishing tournaments and more.
Marathon Senate session passes controversial National Guard reform

Sep 25, 2024 | mexiconewsdaily.com | Rose Egelhoff

After a long overnight debate, Mexico’s Senate approved a constitutional reform to place the National Guard under military control, as well as endowing it with investigative powers. The Senate approved the bill with 86 votes in favor, 42 against and zero abstentions. The vote was split almost perfectly along party lines, with the Morena Party and its allies making up 85 of the favorable votes.
Vulcan Materials says it will fight AMLO's land expropriation in Quintana Roo

Sep 25, 2024 | mexiconewsdaily.com | Rose Egelhoff

The Alabama-based company Vulcan Materials said it would fight back using all available legal means after President Andrés Manuel López Obrador designated a new public Natural Protected Area (ANP) that includes the company’s limestone quarry and port in Quintana Roo.
Cancún area braces for Hurricane Helene

Sep 25, 2024 | mexiconewsdaily.com | Rose Egelhoff

Helene strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday morning, as it moved past the Quintana Roo coast toward the Gulf of Mexico. At 9 a.m. CST, the eye of the hurricane was centered 70 km northeast of Cancún and 135 km north-northeast of Cozumel, moving north-northeast at 17 km/h, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN). Helene has sustained winds of 130 km/h with gusts of up to 155 km/h.
Drop in food prices pushes Mexico's inflation to lowest in 3 months

Sep 24, 2024 | mexiconewsdaily.com | Rose Egelhoff

Inflation is at its lowest point since May, according to data recently released by INEGI, Mexico’s national statistics institute. In the first half of September, the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) was only 0.09% higher than at the end of August, the smallest fortnightly increase in more than three months. Price drops in agriculture and livestock products drove the low inflation — good news for the grocery budgets of Mexican households.
Trump threatens 200% tariff if John Deere moves production to Mexico

Sep 24, 2024 | mexiconewsdaily.com | Rose Egelhoff

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Monday that if elected president of the United States, he would impose a 200% tariff on all John Deere imports to the U.S. if the company moves ahead with plans to move part of its production to Mexico. John Deere, known for their kelly green tractors and leaping deer logo, in June announced plans to shift production of certain equipment from factories in Iowa and Illinois to Mexico by the end of 2026, amid a hefty round of layoffs.
Sonora's ‘Ghost Train’: Much-needed infrastructure, or an environmental disaster waiting to happen?

Sep 18, 2024 | mexiconewsdaily.com | Rose Egelhoff

As Mexico News Daily readers, you know all about the Maya Train. Maybe you’ve read about the Interoceanic Train. But when was the last time you heard about the Sonora Ghost Train? The name doesn’t refer to a haunted locomotive: the “Tren Fantasma” earned its moniker when Sonora residents saw the tracks being built but couldn’t figure out why they were being built — or who was building them. Their only clue was a leaked map of the local rail network.
How conservationists are protecting wild Jaguars in Sinaloa

Aug 15, 2024 | mexiconewsdaily.com | Rose Egelhoff

At the foot of Sinaloa’s Sierra Madre Occidental range lies the municipality of San Ignacio. Much has changed since San Ignacio’s founding in 1633. But one thing remains the same: despite years of being hunted and feared, jaguars still roam the forests that surround the town. The same can’t be said in many other places. Jaguars’ range once stretched from what is now the United States down to Argentina.
These Mexican Hibiscus Ice Pops Are My Favorite 3 P.M. Summer Snack

Jul 22, 2024 | seriouseats.com | Rose Egelhoff

Sugar disrupts the formation of large ice crystals and ensures that the texture of the boli is icy yet smooth. The tart flavor of the brewed Jamaica tea balances the sweetness from the sugar. The addition of fresh lime juice complements Jamaica's fruity, floral flavor. When it gets to be that hot and sticky time of year, there's nothing quite like bolis―ice pops that can be found all over Mexico in a variety of flavors.