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Steak Fajita Recipe

Ingredients:Steak Fahits

• 1-1 lb Flank Steak or Sirloin Steak
• 1 Sliced, Purple Onion
• 2 Sliced Bell Peppers
• 4 Tbsp of Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste.

For the Marinade:

• ½ cup of fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp of Worchester sauce
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled
• Juice of one lime
• 1 tbsp of Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Serve with:

• Flour Tortillas
• Guacamole
• Salsa Mexicana
• Sour Cream
• Limes
• Green Salsa

Recipe:

1. Slice the steak thinly on a diagonal and place it in a large zip lock bag.

2. Puree in a blender or food processor all of the marinated ingredients until you have a smooth mixture. Pour the marinade ingredients in the zip lock bag with the steak and mix to make sure the slices are fully coated with the marinade; put it on the fridge for at least 2 hours. Take the marinated steak out of the fridge for 15 minutes before cooking.

3. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil, and add the Sliced Onions and bell Peppers season with salt and pepper, cook until are caramelized set a side on a large plate.

4. On the same skillet add 1 tbsp of olive oil and cook half of the steak slices, stir constantly over high heat for 5 minutes or until the steak is cooked. Repeat the operation with the remaining steak. Serve in the plate with the cooked peppers and onions stir and ;

5. Serve it with rice, beans and the toppings of your choice.

 

 

Los Cabos Fishing Report

September 15, 2013 840_GerryMcKay78Amber
Anglers –

Local weather has settled down this past week, this has given the area a chance to dry out after all of the recent rainfall. The desert landscape has transformed to a lush green color, days remain warm, with scattered tropical cloud cover and high humidity. With each passing day we are starting to feel a hint of fall in the air, particularly early morning. There is now a low pressure system developing off of the Southern Mexico mainland coast and we will be monitoring its progress closely, as this is the time when the local environment is favorable for tropical storms to form rapidly.

Crowds of tourists are light now, this is the time when family priorities shift towards starting the new school year. It will be soon enough when the busy fall fishing season is in full swing. For the anglers that are making the trip they have enjoyed great fishing action in recent days. Most consistent bite has been found on the areas north of Punta Gorda, from La Fortuna to San Luis Bank, for yellowfin tuna and dorado. Ocean current has been swift from the south, this has made any bottom fishing that much more difficult. Water temperatures are in the 84 to 87 degree range, clear blue conditions are found within a couple of miles from shore.

Squid has been the best bait for the yellowfin tuna, the giant squid are being jigging up by the commercial fleet in dark hours and sold to charter boats in the morning, there are also limited supplies of caballito, still no sardinas available. Drift fishing with strips of squid on light tackle has been the best bet for catching limits of yellowfin tuna, the fish were now larger than in previous weeks, averaging 15 to 20 pounds. The larger cow sized tuna that were starting to show up on the Gordo Banks have not been active this past week, though surely they are still in the area, we expect these cows to become more active soon.

Dorado schools have been spread throughout the area, found by trolling lures and baitfish. The majority of the fish have been smaller sized, though with patience anglers have been able to find some larger sized dorado mixed in. Limit on these fish is two per license and the inspectors are enforcing these regulations. Only a few wahoo being accounted for, they become sluggish in the warmer water, we expect that these speedsters will become more active as fall conditions transition in the coming weeks.

Billfish have slowed this past week out of San Jose del Cabo, only scattered reports of mostly smaller sized striped marlin, surely there are black and blue marlin lurking on the grounds, they just are not readily striking lately, the way the conditions are anything could happen on any given day.

No inshore action being reported, bottom action was limited to a handful of amberjack, pargo and grouper, though no numbers to speak of, though a few impressive fish were accounted for, amberjack up to 78 lb. and one grouper over 100 pounds landed by a La Playita commercial pangero, current has been relentless, hard to effectively drift fish the bottom structure when moving so fast.

The combined panga fleets launching out of La Playita, Puerto Los Cabos Marina sent out approximately 75 charters this past week with anglers accounting for a fish count of: 3 striped marlin, 8 wahoo, 5 amberjack, 2 grouper, 16 red snapper, 300 black skipjack, 415 yellowfin tuna and 550 dorado (many released).

Good fishing, Eric

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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
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Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot

Ok folks its time to get all your entries in so we can get you a team number. We have 32 teams do far, about on par with last year when we had 122 teams, up from 112 the previous year. A LOT of new teams have been calling and asking about entering and how to just DO it.
The website loscabostunajackpot.com answers them all. New on the site in preview 2013 is a story on the sponsors and who is coming and what they providing in prizes and services, new this year and in a big big way is Pisces who provided this years free bags. They are beautiful. Of course Tracy and Marco Ehrenberg are helping in a dozen others ways as always, so many great things about the event are in store for everyone, all designed to make it a fun event..
The big tuna are arriving on the banks but no too many tourists on charter boats who want get a hernia pulling on them..

Bisbees Los Cabos Offshore and Black and Blue Marlin Tournaments are coming in October

Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournaments have been taking place in the Los Cabos region of the Baja Peninsula in Mexico for over 30 years. The Bisbee’s are currently producing three tournaments – Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore in Buenavista which takes place each July, and the Los Cabos Offshore Charity Tournament and Black & Blue Marlin Tournament which take place every October in Cabo San Lucas.

Started in 1981 by Bob Bisbee, the Black & Blue Marlin Tournament has grown from six teams with a purse of $10,000 to more than 150 teams with millions of dollars on the line. In 2006 the Black & Blue had its biggest overall cash payout of $4,165,960. This was, and remains, the largest payout in sportfishing history.

In 2000 Bisbee’s expanded to the east side of the Baja California Sur peninsula with the East Cape Offshore Tournament in Buenavista. In addition to marlin, this tournament included dorado and tuna and became so popular that a third event with the same format was started in 2002 – the Los Cabos Offshore Tournament.
Over the years each tournament has developed its own personality with the East Cape Offshore being a laid back “Cabo fishing as it used to be” type of event, the Los Cabos which takes place just days before the Black & Blue and nick-named the “Little Bisbee’s”, is a very social event full of comraderie where friends can meet, swap stories and get in a few days of fishing before the “Big Show”.

The last tournament in the series, Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Tournament, is hard to describe if you’ve never been there. It’s five days of organized chaos full of hard-core excitement. With the beautiful and lively city of Cabo San Lucas as the backdrop, thousands of people crowd the marina walkways to shop, party and watch huge fish being weighed in at the scales in front of the world-famous Puerto Paraiso Entertainment Plaza. The Black & Blue is a once in a lifetime experience you’ll never forget, whether you take home memories or millions.

http://www.bisbees.com/

Four Reasons Mexico Is Becoming a Global Manufacturing Power

Mexico is beginning to beat China as a manufacturing base for many companies despite its higher crime rate, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group. Mexico’s gain is a plus for the U.S. because Mexican factories use four times as many American-made components as Chinese factories do, says the consulting firm. Here are Mexico’s four key advantages:

1. Manufacturing wages, adjusted for Mexico’s superior worker productivity, are likely to be 30 percent lower than in China by 2015. China’s wages have soared. They were about one-quarter as high as Mexico’s in 2000 but are catching up rapidly and will be slightly higher by 2015. And labor productivity remains higher in Mexico, even though the gap is narrowing. The crossover point was 2012, when unit labor costs in China (i.e., wages adjusted for productivity) grew to equal those in Mexico. By 2015, Mexico will be around 29 percent less expensive.

2. Mexico has more free-trade agreements than any other country. The North American Free Trade Agreement gives Mexican goods easy access to the world’s largest market, the U.S., as well as to Canada. But that’s not all. Mexico has free-trade agreements covering 44 countries. That’s more than the U.S. (20 partners) and China (18) combined.

3. Mexican manufacturing has a significant advantage in energy costs. Natural gas prices in Mexico are tied to those of the U.S., which are exceptionally low because of a glut of supply on the market. China pays from 50 percent to 170 percent more for industrial natural gas. Mexico also has an edge over China in electricity costs, although power isn’t as cheap in Mexico as in the U.S.

4. Industry clusters, especially in autos and appliances, are growing. Mexico has developed a national expertise in certain industries, which makes it more attractive for companies to locate or expand plants there. Because Mexico is a major auto manufacturer, 89 of the world’s top 100 auto parts makers have production in the country. The companies are concentrated in five Mexican states, reducing transportation costs. In appliances, more than 70 manufacturers are in the country, ranging from components makers to assemblers of both small and large appliances.

Mexico’s progress relative to China is major good news for the country because manufacturing accounts for 35 percent of Mexico’s gross domestic product (vs. 12 percent of U.S. GDP), Harold Sirkin, the report’s lead author, says in an interview. The U.S. benefits in two ways, he says. First, by selling more components to Mexican manufacturers. Second, by selling more consumer products, such as American-made beef, to Mexicans, who will have more money for imported products if their living standards rise.

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-06-27/four-reasons-mexico-is-becoming-a-global-manufacturing-power

Los Cabos XVII Stars & Stripes Fishing, Golf & Music Festival

Los Cabos XVII Stars & Stripes Fishing, Golf & Music Festival

Started in 1996 The Stars and Stripes fishing and golf tournament and affectionately known as “The Feel Good Tournament,” will be held on June 27th-30th @ the Hilton hotel Beach and golf Resort in Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico.

This charity event has raised more than $ 12 million to benefit Southern California children’s charities, and has quickly become one of the region’s annual top charity fundraisers, over time the list of beneficiaries have expanded an this year includes: Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Big brothers big Sisters of Orange County, Boy Scouts of Los Angeles, San Diego Armed Services YMCA, Miracles for Kids and most recently, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA OC).
Additionally, Stars & Stripes gives back to communities in the Cabo San Lucas area, this year; monies raised will also benefit Building Baja’s Future, Mexico’s Green Scholarship Program.
For Reservations and more information on the event please visit the web site:

http://www.starsandstripestournament.com/

Brochure link:
http://www.miraclesforkids.org/events/2013/stars-stripes/brochure=starsandstripes2013.pdf

The event includes 3 nights @ the Hilton Hotel, Food and Beverages, silent and live auctions, fishing and several activities and live entertainment by recognized names like the Doobie Brothers performing Live.

www.LosCabosVillas.com

Los Cabos Real Estate – Viva Mexico

Viva México! Program

International Investment, Resort And Second Home Forum

June 6-9, 2013 Los Cabos, Mexico

This investment, resort and second-home forum will take place in Los Cabos, Mexico, and will be followed by a CIPS Institute. Meet with real estate professionals and authorities on investing safely in Mexico for knowledge exchange and networking. Industry leaders from both sides of the border will address questions such as “why buy in Mexico, how to invest in Latin America’s most dynamic and strong economy, and how to conduct referrals with members of the Mexican Association of Realtors (AMPI)”.

 

Cabo Margarita Recipe

Cabo Margarita Recipe:

Cabo Margarita
Ingredients:

-Salt for rimming the glass (optional)
-Ice
– 1 ½ ounces tequila Don Julio or any tequila 100% agave
– 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
– ½ ounce Cointreau
-1/2 ounces Damiana liquor
Instructions:
– If using salt, place in a shallow dish. Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with a dampened paper towel, then dip in salt.
– Fill the glass with ice; add tequila, lime juice, cointreau and damiana liquor; and stir a few times until chilled. Serve immediately.

Come to Cabo for Fun in the Sun!

http://www.LosCabosVillas.com

IronMan Los Cabos

Los Cabos, the stunning worldwide resort destination, located at the tip of the Baja Peninsula and will provide athletes with an unforgettable experience.

Athletes will take a 2.4-mile swim in azure blue and turquoise waters in the Sea of Cortes, followed by a 112-mile bike course and a 26.2-mile run course that travels along a 20-mile corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, all while offering views of rugged cliffs, desert vistas and mountains that are bound together by a wash of colors that are unmistakably Cabo’s.

Known for its vibrant culture and nightlife, Cabo San Lucas offers visitors a variety of attractions that showcase the heart of Mexico’s Western Coast, all while boasting world-class service and amenities. Natural wonders dot the coastline and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy landmarks such as El Arco, a natural rock formation in the shape of an arch that lies adjacent to Playa Del Amor (Lover’s Beach), as well as the rich warm waters and its plethora of black corral gardens, unique marine life and miles of gorgeous sandy beaches.

Located just 20 miles to the northeast of Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo transports visitors to a historic time as ancient buildings, including the Jesuit Mission, known as Parroquia San José, and The Estero, an estuary with an endless variety of colorful birds and wildlife offer a tranquil look back to the 1730’s.

There are 50 qualifying slots for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, HI.

Originally from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/ironman/los-cabos.aspx#ixzz2MDaRR2TI

http://www.ironman.com/