Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. EPISODE 9 Interview with Historian Deborah Toner: The Cultural history of Pulque. In this intervew with Dr. Deborah Toner lecturer in Modern American History at the University of Leicester, we talk about pulque, identity and culture during and after the colonial period in Mexico. We…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. EPISODE 8: Your guide to Mezcal and tequila, the British side of Mexican food, Aztec sorbets. I’m sure many of you have heard, seen and even enjoyed tequila and mezcal on many occasions but do you know what’s difference between them? Is it the taste?…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food historian, cook and author. EPISODE 7: The day of the holy cross; Monks, Quakers and chocolate; Meet Sor Juana: philosopher, poet cook and nun. Discover how Mexicans celebrate builders, the religious ceremonies and feasts to thank the people who build the homes we live in; find out which drink was…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food historian, cook and author. EPISODE 6: Xochimilco’s floating allotments, Frida Kahlo’s wedding, The Aztecs’ tobacco. This week I’ll take you to navigate with me the floating allotments of Xochimilco, the so called Venice of the Aztec empire, we’ll invite ourselves to Firda Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s wedding and we’ll find…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Edible insects! Interview with Little Herds and Merci Mercado Ep.05: My guests this week: Virydiana Velarde from Merci Mercado and Robert Nathan Allen Founder of the charity Little Herds we talk all about how insects are being recognised worldwide as a source of sustainable food…