The Art of the Picnic

“A loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou”, . . . Memories of a tablecloth spread over the grass,  delicious food, beautiful scenery near a lake, in a park, in the company of loved ones – bring to mind  the reverie of a picnic in our  past. Why not create the experience in Ajijic?  How long has it been since you went on a picnic?  No need to labor over preparing food for the picnic.  Let Secret Garden do the work.  All you have to do is arrive at Secret Garden,  order your dishes, to your liking, for takeout, with drinks – and soon you will be ready to picnic, enjoy the afternoon, the scenery, the perfect climate of Magical Ajijic as well as the company of treasured family and friends.  Easy, isn’t it? You can call ahead or just arrive, perhaps order a drink and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere while we prepare a fantastic picnic for you – we’ll do everything possible so that the picnic selections make your picnic a delicious success.  It’s a short walk from Secret Garden to the Ajijic park and malecon.

Don’t be long now!  Carpe deum.

Secret Garden awaits you. . . .

The Importance of Fresh Ingredients

At Secret Garden all of our dishes are made from scratch. We use the most basic, the freshest ingredients.  If, for example,  a dish has tomato, we begin with a fresh tomato – not with a mix from a can or a package.  When you ask for an order of guacamole, you can be sure that it is made at the moment of your order.  It is not made from avocado powder, and it does not come from a purchased refrigerated mix with preservatives.  The ingredients are totally natural and completely fresh – with all of its nutrients intact – vitamins, minerals, enzymes, etc.  Why is this so important?  When your body has all the necessary nutrients, it has all that is necessary for maintaining your health, your wellbeing, and your protection from disease.  Food that is made with fresh ingredients (and with love)  is good food, food that is delicious, easy to digest, and healthy.  Try to make sure that at least a portion of your meal comes from raw vegetables and fruit.  For example, begin with a salad, fresh fruit, or, perhaps, order a green smoothie to accompany your main dish.  Regarding vegetables -- that which is green, fresh and raw has more life force, it has just finished absorbing sunlight, the energy of the sun, and if you eat this food, you will also absorb this energy of the sun, of life. 

At Secret Garden there is a wide selection of food that is fresh, delicious, and healthy.  It is the very best that you can do for yourself, your family, and your friends. The next time you think of eating out, visit us for an exquisite gastronomic experience – an experience that is also good for your health.

Secret Garden awaits you. . . .

New Friday Market!

Finally another artisan market!  Now you don’t have to wait until Tuesday to enjoy the delicious gastronomical creations from Secret Garden! Today (Friday) is the debut of the new artisan market – and Secret Garden is participating in this new market! Secret Garden has many new products – new dishes that are perfect as takeout items, new bakery goods -- in other words, a new selection of delicious offerings.  Just another reason why Magical Ajijic is soooo fabulous! Hope to see you at the Friday Market!

What’s it called? : Lakeside Artisan’s Association’s Friday Market

Where is it? : Rio Bravo #10 – A, Plaza de la Rivera , Ajijic  (formerly Sol y Luna)

When? : Fridays,  10AM – 2PM

And don’t forget to visit us at the restaurant (Hidalgo #8, just off Plaza Ajijic) to enjoy delicious food in a tranquil ambience!