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Day of the dead: a celebration of life! Ep.32

Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author.  EPISODE 32 Rebroadcast Dia de Muertos is the most recognisable and internationally celebrated tradition of Mexico, it is rooted in ancient pre -Columbian funerary rituals that merged with catholic rites after the Spanish colonisation. This UNESCO listed celebration is one about cultural […]

Interview with food entrepreneur Lori Sandoval Ep.31

Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author.  Episode: 31 Arts history graduate and Cordon Bleu Chef Lori Sandoval is the founder of Salsaology an L.A. based company producing award winning coking sauces inspired by the culinary traditions of her parent’s home-states of Jalisco and Zacatecas in Mexico. In […]

Interview with food blogger Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack Ep.30

Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author.  Episode.30 Yvette Marquez Sharpnack is a multi-talented entrepreneur and founder of Muy Bueno, she has built a unique business that reflects the pride and inspiration she sources from her Mexican heritage, her projects include cookbooks, brand ambassadorship, photography, and award-winning video productions. In […]

Mexican coffee Part 1 Ep.29

Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author.  EPISODE 29 This episode explores how coffee made its voyage from Eritrea, modern day Ethiopia, Africa into the Americas and how in a short time its production  displaced the one of tobacco. The gradual introduction of coffee in Mexico began in the […]

Mexican Independence Day Ep.28

Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author.  EPISODE 28 September 16th Mexico celebrates Independence Day, commemorating the call to arms to put an end to the Spanish colony.  This occasion marks the start of a very long season of national fiestas that is celebrations, from the patriotic to […]