At Lakeside options abound for imported goodies at El Torito, Puritan Poultry and SuperLake, but apart from a few turkeys, at Wal-Mart and Soriana stores in Guadalajara nary a can of cranberry sauce could be found to help make a Thanksgiving feast possible during this week’s Consumer Survey.

For anyone who appreciates a good burger there is a new, must-visit eatery in Guadalajara. At very reasonable prices, Pig’s Pearls on Calle Morelos serve burgers as good as you’ll find anywhere in the city.

Interest in fine dining in Mexico has never been greater, with festivals, foods fairs and restaurant weeks now everyday occurrences on the nation’s culinary scene.

Uruguay, sandwiched between Argentina and Brazil, is a tiny nation of three million people that is frequently overlooked.  As well as its aptitude for futbol (soccer), there’s one other area in which Uruguay stands tall beside its two mammoth neighbors – its cuisine.