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…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food historian, cook and author. EPISODE 4: The gastronomic legacy of Diana Kennedy, food in the Austrian-Mexican empire of Maximilian I, edible insects. This week we’ll pay tribute t Diana Kennedy, her work and legacy for gastronomic cultural studies; we’ll find out how the Austrian empire of Maximilian I and Charlotte…
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. EPISODE 3: Stewardship of culinary traditions and how this knowledge is passed on; we’ll explore the novel “Like water for chocolate” by Laura Ezquivel; the importance of chilies in Mexican food. —————————————– This show is the audible companion of: SABOR! This is Mexican food magazine…