Presented by: Rocio Carvajal, gastronomy educator, cook and author Episode 65 Mely Martinez is a household name in the food blogging world, she is the founder of “Mexico in My Kitchen” one of the most loved and trusted references of traditional Mexican food on the internet. Mely returns to the show after three years to…
As this rollercoaster of a year comes to an end, we have come to understand more than ever, the true meaning of taking care of each other. Against fear and uncertainty, we have turned to compassion and kindness. We have learnt to hug each other with our words and deeds, and to be a source…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 64 Day of the Dead celebrations is a cultural pillar for Mexico’s rituals of memory, conviviality and spirituality. The contagious joy of the vibrant decorations, foods and music, give this celebration transcend languages, borders and beliefs. Discover the origin of the elements and practices…
Book recommendations The search for silver: Cornish miners in Mexico, 1824-1947. By A. C Todd. https://amzn.to/3ifRGZ5 So Far from Allah, So Close to Mexico: Middle Eastern Immigrants in Modern Mexico. By Theresa Alfaro-Velcamp. https://amzn.to/30lFqQM Exiles in Sepharad: The Jewish Millennium in Spain. By Jeffrey Gorsk https://amzn.to/3jkHrnR The Oxford History of Mexico. By William Beezley &…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 62 In this first episode of season 5, we take a look into the key historical events that lead to the discovery of the Americas, the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the war of independence. September marks the beginning of a long season of…