To write about food you must read a lot about it, cook it, write it, repeat. On a previous post I wrote about researching recipes, envision an audience and write specifically for them, the sources and methods to better complement your work. This time I will explore types of resources […]
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 […]
Photographing life and food in Mexico
In our multi-media rich world feels strange to think of an analogue way to document life just with words, easily forgetting that in fact for centuries we have re-imagined the vivid descriptions of travellers, diarists and writers who have captured the zeitgeist of their time for posterity. Food as a […]
Interview with food tour specialist Anais Martinez from The Curious Mexican Ep. 27
Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author. Episode 27 Anais Martinez is a food tour specialist based in Mexico City where she runs private food tours covering the broad scope of what the capital has to offer, from markets, street food, craft drinks, and any Michelin star restaurant […]
How to research and test recipes
So you can’t wait to start writing those amazing traditional recipes? *wait* read this post first to make the most of your work One of the phases that are the most time-consuming but crucial for the success of any publication I produce is the quality, accuracy, clarity and authenticity […]