Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 37 Jolien is the co-founder of the London-based award winning culinary incubator Stories on Our Plate. With a background in social work and a masters degree in Anthropology of Food from the University of London’s School of Oriental and […]
The writer’s boneyard and other hacks to book writing
It’s been a while since I last wrote a post in this series, the excuses are grand and much progress has been done, but before I pat myself too much in the back, let me reinstate yet again, how incredibly stressful and relentless being a self-publishing author can be…. Ok, […]
Ep.36 Culinary regions of Mexico: Central high planes
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 36 In this episode I take a closer view to the culinary region of Mexico’s central high planes and review some historical, social and cultural aspects that inspired gastronomic traditions in the states of Morelos, Hidalgo, Mexico city and […]
Interview with Chef and entrepreneur Sylvia Vavik Ep.35
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 35 Of Norwegian father and Mexican mother Sylvia Vavik was born under lucky stars that sparkled her curiosity and wish to embrace both of her heritage lines. After studying Political sciences and web design for good measure, she realised […]
Christmas and celebrations in Mexico
The conversion of the indigenous population into Christianism was one of the priorities of the colonial government in the New World, the economic and political reasons behind it were that Rome was the largest financier of Spain’s colonial expansion, the reality of this process is that the relationship between the […]